Personal or Private Chef, part-time

Future Opening:
Personal or Private Chef, part-time

Down To Earth Cuisine Personal Chef Services is looking for a rock-star chef to work with us on a part-time basis, taking on several families. This position can grow into full-time as you demonstrate your ability. Our families are located in San Clemente, Laguna Area, San Juan Capistrano, Coto De Caza, Mission Viejo, and nearby areas.

What you bring:

a love of all cuisines, a servant’s heart, and a penchant for great customer service. A strong creative spark drives you and you continually explore new ingredients, cooking techniques, or cuisines. You are organized, a time-management pro, and an excellent communicator. You have menu-writing experience, an exceptional palate, and you adapt easily in a dynamic environment.

Down To Earth Cuisine offers chefs an alternative to the restaurant grind. Our chefs typically follow a Monday through Friday schedule, creating personalized menus for clients based on dietary preferences. They shop, cook, and package up to a week’s worth of meals for our clients to enjoy throughout the week.

This role offers an opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise. If you are a skilled chef with experience in menu planning, meal preparation, and a commitment to superior customer service and sustainability, we encourage you to apply. Once you are working 20+ hours a week, we offer healthcare benefits.

• 5 years' experience as a professional chef (would consider 3-4 yrs. DOE).
• Available 8-20 hours per week (can increase based on performance).
• Culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.

• Create menus for our clients on a weekly basis.
• Shop at local markets for supplies.
• Prepare a week s worth of meals in our clients  kitchens.
• Leave the kitchen spotless before heading to your next client.
• Complete daily client reports using our software tools.

Down to Earth Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

This is a part-time position. Will you work part-time? *

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