Estate Cook and clean kitchen – Full-Time – Rancho Santa Fe, CA

J Danielle & Co. • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A private family in Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a talented and experienced Cook who is also willing to clean the kitchen afterwards and to provide fresh, healthy, and delicious meals in a casual household environment. The family is looking for a chef who enjoys creating innovative, clean, and flavorful menus, with an emphasis on healthy cuisine. Preferred styles include Mexican and Japanese, with a strong focus on seafood and fresh ingredients. This is a live-out position where the chef will be responsible for daily in-home meal preparation, as well as maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Duties also include shopping for groceries, creating healthy delicious menus and cleaning the whole kitchen.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Private Chef or professional cook in a private home
• Strong background in healthy, clean cooking
• Ability to create varied and innovative menus
• Comfortable working with seafood and fresh ingredients
• Ability to manage shopping, kitchen organization, and meal prep independently
• Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Must pass an advanced third-party background check (paid by client)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mexican and Japanese cuisine preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals in-home for the family
• Create healthy, clean, and innovative menus
• Incorporate a variety of cuisines, especially Mexican, Japanese, and seafood-focused dishes
• Ensure meals are fresh, balanced, and high quality
• Adapt meals to family preferences while maintaining creativity
• Handle grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and pantry
• Clean up after meal preparation
• Ensure kitchen is well-stocked and efficiently run

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees