Private Chef

Hiring an In-Home Meal Prep Chef (Independent Contractor)

About the role:

We are a California-based private chef business area and are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented chef to execute weekly in-home meal prep for busy families and professionals.

This is not a restaurant job and not event catering.

It’s calm, structured, daytime work in private homes.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Cooking weekly in-home meal prep for assigned clients
• Preparing:
• 3 lunch/dinner recipes
• 1 simple breakfast or snack
• Following provided menus, systems, and standards
• Grocery order pick up (when necessary)
• Leaving kitchens clean and organized
• Communicating clearly with our operations lead (that’s us!)

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Schedule & volume:

• Flexible weekday scheduling (mostly mornings–early afternoons)
• 1–3 clients per day, depending on availability
• Ideal for chefs wanting consistent side income without nights/weekends
• Perfect for parents, culinary grads, or chefs transitioning out of restaurants

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Pay:

• $100 per completed session
• Paid weekly
• Grocery costs covered directly by client
• Opportunity for additional clients as we grow

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You’re a great fit if you:

• Have professional kitchen experience (restaurant, catering, or private chef)
• Are comfortable cooking solo in client homes
• Are clean, organized, and respectful of personal spaces
• Can follow systems and recipes (this is important)
• Communicate professionally and show up on time
• Hold (or can obtain) a food safety certification

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This role is not for you if:

• You want full creative control on every menu
• You dislike structure or systems
• You’re unreliable or frequently reschedule
• You’re looking to upsell your own services to clients

(We love creativity — just within a proven framework.)

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Contractor details:

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role
• You maintain your own transportation
• Must carry a valid ServSafe Certificate (we can guide you)

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How to apply

Please send:

1. A brief intro about your culinary background

2. Your availability (days/times)

3. Any relevant experience with meal prep or private clients

DM or email: [email protected]

This role is perfect for a culinary professional passionate about delivering personalized dining experiences in an elegant setting. The Private Chef will play a vital role in creating memorable meals while demonstrating leadership within the culinary environment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $100.00 per day

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Culinary school experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fresno County, CA