Job Summary:
- 5-10 years of working experience
- Blend of private and high-end restaurant experience preferred
- A diverse menu, ideally including Mexican, Mediterranean, Japanese, and Italian meals.
- Specialty in healthy eating – lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish
- Serving experience
- Experience adapting recipes for a range of palates (adventurous adults, picky toddlers)
- Clean, organized, and friendly
- Cooking for at least 3 adults and 3 children each time, with weekend dinners frequently including more guests
- Family style, casual dinners for the most part with the occasional formal plated dinner
- Focus on healthy diet – no specific dietary restrictions or macros but low sodium, high protein, etc.
- Meals must appeal to both adults and be Adaptable for small children.
SCHEDULE
- Days: 3 days per week. Preferred days are Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; however, some flexibility is available. Schedule must include 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day.
- Hours: 12-8 pm PST
- Additional time for grocery shopping and menu prepping
COMPENSATION
- Pay rate up to $100/hour
Duties and responsibilities:
- Cooking and serving dinner at 5:30 pm, preparation as needed
- Prepping healthy lunches and snacks for adults for the next day – e.g. salads
- Preparing healthy snacks for children and adults
- Menu planning
- Cooking with whole foods as much as possible, organic fruits and vegetables, items from our vegetable garden, humanely raised meats and fish. Dedication to sourcing what is fresh and in season.
- Checking for expired items
- Agreement to accommodate dietary requests and preferences of family and guests
- Manage the kitchen – stocking, and replenishing, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Shopping for the menu, other items as requested
- Cleaning all dishes used to cook dinner/prep food
- Helping to maintain a clean kitchen and an organized refrigerator, especially around the dishes/leftovers prepared on the job. Housekeeping does a deeper clean
- Maintaining kitchen inventory and purchasing as needed
- Reporting any equipment issues immediately to family
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be clean, organized, and pleasant in the kitchen.
- Maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Completion of satisfactory/clear background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to accurately and effectively exchange
information
- Frequently moves objects weighing up to 55 pounds
- Frequently operates kitchen equipment
- Frequently remains in a stationary position
- Frequently moves around the residence to perform job duties
- Frequently detects and distinguishes flavors when preparing meals
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and must have the competencies listed above. The above job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of all duties and standards of the position. The job description may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Company, and/or Company may request employee to perform job duties that are not listed on the job description. In accordance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be granted to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
