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Personal Chef

Down to Earth Cuisine LLC
San Clemente, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

Benefits:

  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

We are Down To Earth Cuisine Personal Chef Services, and we are looking for a rock star Chef to work with us on a part-time basis taking on several families. This position can grow into full-time as you show us you can \"crush it\" Our families are located in places such as San Clemente, Laguna Area, San Juan Capistrano, Coto De Caza, Mission Viejo etc.

What you bring to the table, you have a love of all cuisines, a servant's heart, and a penchant for great customer service. Your strong creative spark drives you and you don't go a day without exploring a new ingredient, cooking technique or cuisine to keep that drive strong. Your love of serving the public pushes you to provide exceptional service. You are an organization maven, a killer time manager and a stellar communicator. In addition, you have menu writing experience, an exceptional palate, and easily adapt in an ever-changing environment.

Down To Earth Cuisine offers chefs an alternative to the restaurant grind. Our chefs enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, creating personalized menus for our clients based on dietary preferences. Then they shop, cook and package up to a week's worth of meals for our clients to enjoy throughout the week.

This role offers an opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise. If you are a skilled chef with experience in menu planning, meal preparation, and a commitment to superior customer service and sustainability, we encourage you to apply. Once you are working 20 hours a week, we offer healthcare benefits.

Requirements:

  • 5 years' experience as a professional chef (would consider 3-4 yrs. DOE).
  • Available 8-20 hours per week (can increase based on performance).
  • Culinary training or certification is a plus.
  • Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

  • Create menus for our clients on a weekly basis.
  • Shop at local markets for supplies.
  • Prepare a week's worth of meals in our client's kitchen.
  • Leave the kitchen spotless before heading to your next client
  • Complete daily client report using our software tools.

Down to Earth Cuisine is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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