Part-Time Private Chef in Pacific Palisades, CA

Educated Nannies; California (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Educated Nannies in Pacific Palisades seeks a private chef to join a warm family team. Cook dinners for three afternoons per week, generally 2–5 pm, with dinner served to the children at 5:00 pm. The role centers on scratch-made meals featuring authentic Asian flavors and other world cuisines.

The ideal candidate is experienced, highly organized, and loves cooking for children. Responsibilities include menu planning, grocery shopping, sourcing fresh ingredients, and preparing breakfasts,

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional chef experience.
• One year of private household experience.
• Excellent and verifiable references.
• Clean, reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious dinners for children three afternoons per week, generally 2–5 pm, with dinner served at 5:00 pm.
• Plan seasonal menus and grocery shop, sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Cook a variety of world cuisines with emphasis on authentic Asian flavors.
• Create make-ahead meals and maintain kitchen organization and safety.

Skills

Private chef experience

Private household experience

Excellent references

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Are you a professional private chef looking for your next terrific opportunity? Do you enjoy cooking for private households, appreciate a variety of Asian flavors, and enjoy cooking for children? Are you trustworthy, reliable, and friendly? If this sounds like you, check out this amazing position!

Family Syllabus:

A lovely family in Pacific Palisades is looking for a private, experienced chef to join their household team. The family is looking for a private chef to cook dinner for them for three nights per week, Monday-Thursday. The family would love a chef who enjoys cooking a variety of authentic world ethnic cuisines with a talent for authentic Asian flavors. Their favorite flavors include Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and other farm-to-table healthy meals.

Ideal Candidate:

The family's ideal candidate is an accomplished private chefwho ispassionate about creating exceptional meals while fostering a warm, collaborative relationship with the family. The ideal chef is proactive, highly organized, and thrives in a dynamic household where flexibility and anticipating needs are key.This chef will enjoy partnering with the family to develop seasonal menus, prepare fresh, nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and make-ahead meals that can be conveniently reheated without compromising quality. A genuine passion for cooking from scratch, minimizing processed ingredients, and sourcing the freshest, highest-quality seasonal produce and proteins is essential. The family also appreciates a chef who is happy to recreate favorite family recipes while introducing new, healthy, and creative dishes that everyone, including the children, will enjoy.A strong understanding of cooking techniques, nutrition, and the science behind food preparation is highly valued.Above all, the family is looking for a kind, easygoing professional who genuinely enjoys cooking for children, takes pride in creating memorable family meals, and is excited to become a trusted and valued part of their household.

Job Synopsis:

The schedule for this exceptional opportunity offers flexibility and can be tailored to the right candidate. The familyis ideally seekingsupport three afternoons per week, generally between2-5 pm,with dinner served to the children at5:00 pm.Beyond preparing delicious, nutritious meals, the family is looking for someone who enjoys the full culinary process, including thoughtful menu planning, grocery shopping, sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients, and meal preparation. There is flexibility to schedule dedicated time outside of the afternoon hours for shopping, prep work, and kitchen organization, allowing the chef to work efficiently while maintaining the highest standard of service.This is an incredible opportunity for a chef who is passionate about creating wholesome, family-focused cuisine and values building a long-term relationship with a warm and appreciative household. The family is seeking someone who takes pride in crafting beautiful, balanced meals that children genuinely enjoy while introducing new flavors and healthy ingredients in a thoughtful, creative way.Compensation is highly competitive, ranging from$75 to $150 per hour gross, depending on experience, culinary expertise, and the level of service provided.

COVID Requirements:

The family is only considering chefs who are vaccinated.

Roll Call:

This amazing position starts ASAP!

Qualifications:

• At least five years of professional chef experience
• One year of private household experience
• Excellent and verifiable references
• Clean reliable vehicle