British American Household Staffing

SK170 - Part-Time Private Chef - Palo Alto, CA

Job Locations US-CA-Palo Alto
Posted Date 1 week ago(3/21/2025 1:31 PM)
Job Reference Code
SK170
# of Openings
1
Category
Chef

Overview

A lovely family near San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced, creative, and sophisticated part-time chef. The schedule is flexible for the right candidate, with the ideal general schedule as Monday through Friday, 2pm-7pm. The chef will be responsible for cooking dinner on-site, in-residence, and prepping some snacks, breakfasts, and weekend meals to leave in the fridge as well. The family enjoys meat proteins, and plant based proteins, and is looking for a chef who can create very sophisticated meals across the board. They would like someone who can use healthy vegetable ingredients in creative, interesting, and sophisticated ways, while also incorporating family favorites. They enjoy all cuisines, especially Mexican, Asian, and American, and value high-quality ingredient-forward meals, with an emphasis on healthy eating.

Responsibilities

  • Cooking dinner on-site for the principals and children. The family frequently has guests, so you must be comfortable cooking for additional people during those times
  • Mom prefers to do the grocery shopping, but asks that chef helps create a menu and ingredient list
  • Preparing breakfasts, snacks, and desserts to be left in the fridge, as well as occasional weekend meals
  • Helping keep inventory to keep the pantry and fridge stocked and organized
  • Maintaining a tidy and organized kitchen
  • Working flexible hours on occasion if the family has an event

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate is warm and family-friendly
  • Team player and good communicator
  • Familiar with many cuisines and sourcing fresh ingredients
  • No ego - open to feedback and collaboration
  • Experience with organic, low inflammation meals
  • Background in creating healthy meals

Requirements

  • Experience in private homes
  • Longevity in roles
  • Ability to create sophisticated and creative meals
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Comfortable around children
  • Must be legal to work in the US
  • Must be organized in the kitchen
  • Easy personality to interact with
  • Professional and flexible

Salary and Benefits

  • Pay is competitive and based on experience, with an hourly rate ranging from at $60-$80+

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