Part-Time Drop-Off Chef

DM Estate Staffing•San Carlos, CA
•Remote

About The Position

Our repeat client based in San Carlos, California is looking for a part-time Drop-Off Chef to prepare fresh, healthy lunches and dinners for the week. Meals are prepared off-site in the Chef's own kitchen or a commercial kitchen and delivered to the home twice a week. This is a great fit for a Chef who loves seasonal, vegetable-forward cooking and enjoys building a long-term relationship with a family.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a private, personal, or drop-off chef
  • Access to a clean, well-equipped kitchen for meal prep
  • Experience cooking gluten-free meals
  • Comfortable planning menus and adapting to feedback
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to deliver on a consistent schedule
  • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with labeling and food storage
  • Food Handler certification preferred
  • Strong references and the ability to pass a background check
  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Within a commutable distance to San Carlos, CA

Nice To Haves

  • Seasonal and farmers' market-driven
  • Lean, organic meats
  • Wild-caught fish

Responsibilities

  • Plan weekly menus in partnership with the family
  • Shop for ingredients, with a focus on local farmers' markets and seasonal produce
  • Prepare lunches and dinners for 2 people, occasionally 3, in an off-site kitchen
  • Package, label, and deliver meals with clear reheating instructions
  • Be open to preparing holiday meals, priced separately

Benefits

  • Guaranteed weekly hours
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