COOK II

PWP, LLC•San Anselmo, CA

12d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

PWP, LLC is seeking a Cook II to join the culinary team at a private estate. The team delivers a highly personalized dining experience for the principals, family members, and their guests. Reporting to the Private Chef, the Cook II supports the household’s daily culinary operations, including food preparation, cooking, meal service, special events, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization. The successful candidate brings strong culinary skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and a commitment to service excellence. The role involves preparing a variety of cuisines, from refined restaurant-quality dishes to familiar family-style meals, while following established menus, recipes, dietary preferences, and the Private Chef’s direction. This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic private household. The Cook II must be organized and adaptable, anticipate needs, adjust priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Working closely with the Private Chef and broader household team, the Cook II contributes to a positive team environment and an exceptional culinary experience through consistent execution, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of culinary experience.
Must be a team player.
Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality cuisine for discerning clients, principals, executives, VIPs, or high-profile guests.
Strong culinary skills and proficiency across multiple cuisines and culinary styles.
Demonstrated ability to prepare approachable classic comfort foods and family-style meals as well as elevated concepts.
Experience accommodating complex dietary restrictions and allergies.
Experience with private events and larger-scale entertaining.
Experience with premium food procurement and culinary vendor relationships.
Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, food costing, and waste management.
Experience working effectively as part of a culinary team.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Must maintain discretion and professionalism in a private household.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or formal culinary training.
UHNW private household experience.
Experience working within a two-chef or similar collaborative culinary model.
ServSafe Manager certification; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

Support daily culinary operations, including food preparation, cooking, and meal service.
Assist with special events and larger-scale entertaining.
Prepare varied cuisines and styles, including refined restaurant-quality dishes and classic comfort foods and family-style meals.
Follow established menus, recipes, dietary preferences, and the direction of the Private Chef.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
Accommodate complex dietary restrictions and allergies.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative culinary team and an exceptional dining experience.
Anticipate needs, adjust priorities, and work effectively both independently and with the household team.
Maintain discretion and professionalism.