Chef jobs in San Diego

Viva Chefs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Chefs in San Diego is seeking an experienced personal chef to prepare fresh, personalized meals in clients' homes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen and possess a strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations. Responsibilities include menu planning, shopping for ingredients, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should be reliable, have a food handler's certification, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain.
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly appointments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes to prepare fresh, personalized meals.
• Plan weekly menus based on dietary needs.
• Shop for high-quality ingredients.

Skills

Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Comfortable working independently

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