About
We are seeking a skilled and reliable part-time personal chef. The role is to provide services for a family with young children at the family’s home in Santa Monica.
The initial work hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:00am-12:00pm.
The family has specific dietary needs so will provide all recipes and instructions for preparing the meals and snacks.
The chef must be comfortable working in a full household. The kitchen is part of an open floor plan and the family is frequently in the kitchen eating meals. The family has a two-year-old and another baby expected in the fall. Both parents are at home, either working or with the children. And the family has a full-time nanny and housekeeper. Therefore, a positive, flexible, and collaborative demeanor is key to thriving in this role.
We’re looking forward to working with a chef who is skilled at healthy cooking, who is highly organized, and who brings a professional approach to the household.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals for the family by following recipes and written instructions
- Prepare food for the baby and toddler
- Track food inventory and ensure pantry and kitchen are stocked and highly organized
- Shop for groceries to ensure family has all food needed for household
- Maintain a neat and clean kitchen (the housekeeper will clean the kitchen when the chef departs, but general tidiness is appreciated while the chef is working)
Who You Are:
You are a person who:
- Is highly organized and detail oriented
- Is quick and efficient in the kitchen
- Is easy to work with, positive, and respectful towards others
- Cares a lot about doing a good job and takes responsibility for your work
- Tries to fix problems on your own before asking for help
- Is comfortable with being told how to do things better
- Asks how you can improve
- Is flexible - you can adjust your plans when needed, like being quiet when kids are napping or taking on new recipes or meal requests
- Likes being around kids and dogs
Requirements
You must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder
- Speak and read English very well and easily follow written instructions
- Have and maintain your own health insurance
- Have a California Driver’s license and car insurance
- Be up to date on all vaccinations requested by the family, including TDAP, MMR, Hepatitis A and annual flu and COVID shots
- Have strong references from previous chef roles
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Two weeks vacation per year
- Major holidays off
- Paid sick leave
Location
- Role will be based at the family’s residence in Santa Monica
How To Apply:
- Send your resume and a cover email telling us why you’d be a great fit for the position to [email protected].
- Please include in the cover email your favorite food (just so the family can get to know you)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Work Location: In person
