OPEN JOBS

Dinner Host — Part-Time, Flexible

A Little Cooking. A Lot of Connection.

Role Description Title

Some people just have a gift for making others feel at home. They love cooking, sharing stories, and turning an ordinary meal into something memorable.

At Stay for Dinner, we're looking for those people.

Our Dinner Hosts visit older adults in their homes, prepare delicious meals, sit down to share them, and stay awhile. Sometimes that means conversation over coffee. Other times, a game of cards or simply enjoying each other's company.

You don't need to be a professional chef. We're looking for confident home cooks with warm personalities, great conversation skills, and a genuine love of people.

This is a flexible, paid opportunity to do something you enjoy while making a meaningful difference in someone's day.

Responsibilities

Shop for fresh ingredients based on planned menus and dietary preferences.
Prepare delicious, home-cooked meals in our guests' kitchens.
Invite guests to participate in cooking as much or as little as they'd like.
Sit down, share dinner, and enjoy genuine conversation.
Spend time connecting through stories, games, or other shared interests.
Leave the kitchen clean and tidy, with leftovers properly stored.
Share a brief update with the family following each visit, including photos when permitted.
Create a welcoming, comfortable, and respectful experience from beginning to end.

Requirements

A genuine love of cooking and confidence preparing a variety of home-style meals.
A warm, outgoing personality and the ability to connect naturally with older adults.
Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
Ability to accommodate dietary preferences and follow food-safety practices.
Reliable transportation for grocery shopping and traveling to guests' homes.
Ability to pass a background check and provide professional or personal references.
Availability for flexible, part-time assignments, including some evenings or weekends.

Previous culinary or hospitality experience is a plus, but not required. The right personality and a genuine passion for people matter just as much.

Salary Overview

Proposed compensation: $25–$35 per hour, plus potential gratuities.

Stay for Dinner offers flexible, part-time paid opportunities, with compensation based on relevant experience, cooking ability, and the responsibilities of each assignment.

Hosts are compensated for approved time spent preparing for and delivering each experience, including grocery shopping and time with guests, in accordance with applicable wage and hour requirements.

Guests and families may also choose to show their appreciation through optional gratuities, which go directly to their Dinner Host. Tips are never expected or guaranteed.

Assignments are scheduled based on availability and guest demand. Hours may vary, particularly as we grow.

Good food. Good company. Work that means something.

Let's Get to Know You

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

1. What do you love most about cooking for other people?

2. What's a favorite meal you love to prepare, and why?

3. What do you enjoy doing outside the kitchen?

4. Do you have experience spending time with older adults?

Yes, professionally

Yes, through family or personal relationships

Not specifically, but I'd love to

5. What days and times are you typically available?

6. Are you comfortable shopping for groceries, preparing meals in someone else's home, and cleaning up afterward?

Yes

Tell us anything else about yourself, what you enjoy doing, your love of cooking, and what makes you someone people enjoy spending time with.

Resume Optional

A Note About Our Selection Process

Because our Dinner Hosts are welcomed into people's homes, trust and safety are incredibly important to us. Candidates selected to move forward will be asked to complete a background check and provide references before joining the Stay for Dinner team. Any required background check will be conducted with your knowledge and appropriate authorization.