Drop-Off Chef

Drop-Off Chef
Hillsborough, CA

A Hillsborough family of four is looking for a talented, health-conscious Personal Chef to prepare fresh, flavorful dinners a few days a week. Inspired by a recent trip to Greece, the family has embraced a Mediterranean way of eating – grilled fish, seasonal vegetables, vibrant salads, and clean, simple flavors done really well. If you love sourcing beautiful ingredients and cooking food that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying, this is a wonderful opportunity.

Dinners are the priority. The family is seafood and poultry-forward, vegetable-forward, and enjoys the occasional vegetarian meal. Red meat makes an appearance from time to time, and healthy snacks may be requested on occasion as well.

The primary model is drop-off – meals prepared and delivered in the afternoons on scheduled days – though the family may occasionally request a live, in-person dinner. Quality sourcing matters deeply here; they want ingredients that reflect care and intention, with no corners cut.

Schedule

• Ideal drop days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Drop-off model with flexibility to cook in-person on occasion
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, health-forward dinners three days a week with enough for leftovers
• Design weekly menus with a Mediterranean focus – fish, vegetables, salads, skewers, soups, and seasonal ingredients, among other cuisines 
• Source high-quality organic produce and ingredients 
• Package meals thoughtfully in glass containers for drop-off
• Rotate and clean containers for re-use
• Make occasional healthy snacks as requested
• Cook for occasional “live meals” when requested
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong Mediterranean cooking background – this is the primary cuisine focus
• At least 3 years of experience in top-tier Bay Area restaurants and/or private residences
• Excellent sourcing instincts and a genuine commitment to ingredient quality
• Reliable, low-ego, and easy to communicate with
• Local to the San Francisco Bay Area – no relocation
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US
• Strong references and willingness to undergo a background check
• Must be Covid-19 vaccinated
  
  

Compensation

• $75 – $85 per hour depending on experience
• Guaranteed weekly hours – approximately 15 hours per week

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