Drop-Off Chef

Please note: while this position is open, the client will not start interviews until the first week of January 2026

Drop-Off Chef

Atherton, CA
2 to 3 drop-offs per week
Start early 2026

If you love cooking bright, clean, seasonal food and want to work with a family that truly appreciates a chef’s talent, this is a great role. This Atherton family of four, soon to be five, is looking for a Chef who can bring a Mediterranean and California-inspired style to their weekly meals. Think fresh herbs, crisp produce, slow-simmered broths, wild-caught fish, lean proteins, and simple meals that let the ingredients shine. Their favorite spots include Evvia, Kokkari, Angler, Cotogna, which gives you a sense of their palate.

They enjoy leftovers, appreciate a Chef who takes initiative, and will need help introducing solids for their newest addition, along with simple, flavorful meals for their young children. Kid-friendly is important. 

Who You Are

You know how to shop well, cook clean, and keep things organized. You are comfortable cooking for young kids and can pivot between cooking for the adults and straightforward staples for the little ones. You communicate clearly, stay organized, source great ingredients, keep things fresh, and genuinely enjoy feeding people well.

What You’ll Do

• Cook 2 lunches and 2 dinners per drop-off, 2 to 3 times each week
• Shop for organic, seasonal, high-quality ingredients
• Plan weekly menus and adjust as preferences evolve
• Prepare adult meals plus kid favorites such as pasta, chicken schnitzel, nuggets, fries, burgers, and steamed vegetables
• Prepare baby food and support solid-food introductions
• Package and label meals neatly with clear reheating instructions
• Clean and rotate food containers for reuse

What You Need

• At least 3 years of experience as a Private or Personal Chef
• Strong references and a clean background check
• Local to the Bay Area and legally authorized to work in the US
• Organized, reliable, calm, and adaptable

Compensation

• $75 to $85 per hour based on experience