Chef

Chef Wanted: Cook Food That Shapes Childhoods

Bebe Bitez | Palo Alto

This is not a restaurant job.
This is not about chasing trends or plating for Instagram.

This is about feeding the future.

At Bebe Bitez, we cook real, Organic, locally sourced, scratch made nourishing food for children—meals that fuel learning, growth, and lifelong habits. Every tray that leaves our kitchen shows up in a classroom, a lunchroom, a child’s day. What you cook matters.

If you believe food is powerful, that children deserve better, and that a chef’s work can quietly change lives—keep reading.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Feed hundreds of children every single day with meals made from care, skill, and intention
• Help shape how kids experience food—sometimes for the very first time
• Be part of a mission-driven kitchen where nutrition, consistency, and love come first
• Know that your work directly supports families, schools, and communities

No late-night services. No ego-driven chaos.
Just meaningful work with real-world impact.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook high-quality, kid-friendly meals at scale (without cutting corners)
• Create menus and recipes
• Follow and help improve recipes that balance nutrition, taste, and efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and calm kitchen environment
• Work closely with a small, dedicated team that respects each other’s craft
• Bring ideas, pride, and ownership to the food you make

Who This Is For

You might be right for this role if you:

• Are a trained or experienced chef who wants purpose over pressure
• Care deeply about ingredients, consistency, and feeding people well
• Take pride in cooking food that’s simple, honest, and nourishing
• Want stable hours and a sustainable pace without sacrificing standards
• Believe children deserve the same quality food as any fine-dining guest

You don’t need to be flashy.
You do need to care.

The Reality (and the Perks)

• Daytime-focused hours (yes, really)
• A respectful, supportive work environment
• Work-life balance that actually exists
• The quiet satisfaction of knowing your food makes a difference every day

Why Bebe Bitez

We’re a growing, values-driven commercial kitchen serving schools across the Bay Area. We believe:

• Food is foundational
• Children’s meals should never be an afterthought
• Chefs deserve dignity, balance, and meaning in their work

If you’ve ever felt that your skills could be used for something more, this might be your place.

Ready to cook with purpose?

Come help us raise the bar for children’s food—one meal at a time.

Bebe Bitez is an equal opportunity employer. Passion encouraged. Heart required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person