Chef jobs in Los Angeles

Viva Chefs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Chefs is seeking a personal chef in Los Angeles, California, to prepare fresh meals tailored to client dietary needs. Responsibilities include travel to client homes, meal planning, shopping for ingredients, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a restaurant kitchen, strong knowledge of nutrition, and excellent communication skills. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently and accommodate diverse dietary preferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations.
• Food handler's certification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, personalized meals for clients.
• Plan weekly menus based on dietary needs.
• Shop for high-quality ingredients before each session.
• Clean the kitchen thoroughly after every cooking session.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication

Knowledge of nutrition

Experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen

Ability to accommodate various diets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals
• Plan weekly menus based on each client's dietary needs and preferences
• Shop for fresh, high quality ingredients before each session
• Cook, portion, label, and store meals for easy reheating
• Clean the kitchen thoroughly after every cooking session
• Communicate with clients to refine menus and incorporate feedback
• Accommodate a wide range of diets including low sodium, diabetic friendly, gluten free, keto, vegan, and more

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes
• Food handler's certification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly appointments

Nice to Have

• Experience as a private or personal chef
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
• Familiarity with postpartum, senior, or medical diets
• Multilingual abilities
• Experience with meal prep and batch cooking