Residential Chef – Orange County

Great food, real hours: cook in clients’ homes across Orange County.
Down To Earth Cuisine Personal Chef Services is growing, and we’re looking for experienced chefs to join our Orange County team. If you’re ready to leave the restaurant grind for a steady Monday–Friday schedule, this role was built for you.
The job in brief:
Hours: 15–25 per week, part-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with availability between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
A week in the life:
You’ll plan personalized menus around each client’s dietary preferences, then shop at local markets for what you need. In the client’s own kitchen, you’ll prepare and package up to a week’s worth of dinners so they can enjoy them at their leisure. When you finish, you leave the kitchen spotless and move on to your next client. You’ll complete a daily job report, stay in regular contact with the company and your clients, and join virtual team meetings.
What you bring:
Culinary training or certification (required)
5 years of professional chef experience (3–4 years considered DOE)
A strong commitment to superior customer service
Patience and the ability to build trust with clients
Excellent time management and adaptability when things change
Respectful, professional communication
Knowledge of sustainable practices and a willingness to follow them
Why chefs like it here:
You’ll use your culinary skills and menu-planning experience, and you’ll be part of a company with a sustainability-focused approach. You’ll also have time for a life outside work.
Down to Earth Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Experience
5+ yrs

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
Yes