Chef jobs in San Jose

Viva Chefs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A personalized meal preparation company in San Jose is seeking a skilled personal chef to create fresh, customized meals in clients' homes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in a restaurant kitchen, robust knowledge of nutrition, and the ability to accommodate diverse dietary needs. Responsibilities include menu planning, cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role requires reliable transportation and consistent weekly availability. Join our dedicated team to help clients enjoy healthy dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scratch restaurant kitchen.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.
• Comfortable working independently in private home kitchens.
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly appointments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of nutrition and dietary accommodations

Experience in meal prep and batch cooking

Multilingual abilities

Education

Food handler's certification (or willingness to obtain one)

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