A private, discerning family of four in Atherton, California is seeking an exceptional chef to join their team for a term of 6 to 12 months as an independent contractor. At the end of the contract, there may be an opportunity to become a full-time employee.  The candidate must be flexible and able to work all shift variations as it’s imperative the team be interchangeable to provide optimal service to the principals. This is a formal, fully staffed household. Shopping, service, inventory, and other cooking/kitchen duties will be assigned to each chef. The family is looking to hire immediately.

• Plan and prepare meals according to the principal’s preferences and specifications, including precise measurements

• Present formal plated meals

• Grocery shop and place orders as assigned

• Create menus using Canva or similar app

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace

• Clean/wash all pots, pans, appliances, dishes and leave kitchen clean for the next chef

• Ability to cook various cuisines

• Professional, mature, and even-keeled

• Takes feedback constructively

• Excellent communicator

• Tech savvy

• Team-player

• Must be able to precisely follow principal’s instructions and measure or heat exactly as requested

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed

• Legal to work in the US

• Food handlers’ certificate

• Ability to work a rotating schedule

• Fine dining experience

• Willing to sign and adhere to an NDA 

Competitive compensation based on experience.