Personal or Private Chef, part-time

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
  
  
  

We are Down To Earth Cuisine Personal Chef Services, and we are looking for a rock star Chef to work with us on a part-time basis taking on two or three families in the Orange County Area (Laguna, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, Irvine, etc.). This position can grow into full-time as you show us you can "crush it"!

What you bring to the table, you have a love of all cuisines, a servant’s heart, and a penchant for great customer service. Your strong creative spark drives you and you don’t go a day without exploring a new ingredient, cooking technique or cuisine to keep that drive strong. Your love of serving the public pushes you to provide exceptional service. You are an organization maven, a killer time manager and a stellar communicator. In addition, you have menu writing experience, an exceptional palate, and easily adapt in an ever-changing environment.

Down To Earth Cuisine offers chefs an alternative to the restaurant grind. Our chefs enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule that they control, creating personalized menus for our clients based on dietary preferences. Then 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.

Requirements:

• 5 years' experience as a professional chef (would consider 3-4 yrs. DOE).
• Available 20+ hours per week (will increase as time goes by).
• Culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

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

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