Private Chef Job at Private Family, Woodside, CA

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  • Private Family
  • Woodside, CA

Job Description

Private Chef | Woodside, CA

A family in Woodside, CA is seeking an excellent Private Chef to prepare weekday meals for a family of four (two adults and two children under 5). No private chef experience required and recent industry experience at a high level - Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef - strongly preferred. Dinners only, competitive salary, full healthcare benefits. 

Open to candidates locally and out of state. Must be a non-smoker, able to pass an in-depth background check, and provide excellent professional references.

Position Overview

The family prioritizes flavorful, ingredient-driven, fresh food. The ideal chef is someone who is comfortable cooking an extensive range of cuisines (Mediterranean, Mexican, Japanese, etc.), creative and passionate about food, and has deep experience in every aspect of food creation, from pickling to pasta making to menu creation. Some household members are vegetarian and chef should be familiar with cooking protein-rich vegetarian cuisine.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve weekday dinners
  • Create varied, creative menus for each week that cover a variety of cuisines
  • Provide healthy snacks and fresh fruits for the home
  • Cook with fresh, whole ingredients 
  • Incorporate vegetable-heavy, high-protein dishes
  • Prepare meals for occasional small events or gatherings
  • Maintain a well-organized kitchen and handle all grocery purchasing
  • Work independently and communicate clearly about preferences and scheduling

Schedule

  • Five days per week; Monday through Friday
  • 8 hours per shift, typically daytime
  • Chef prepares dinner for the day, serves, does final clean, then departs. Dinner service is at 6pm. 
  • Some weekend days required (<1x/month) if family is hosting a dinner on the weekend 

Compensation & Benefits

  • $180k-220k Depending on Experience 
  • Paid vacation and paid sick leave
  • Full healthcare benefits 
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Qualified chefs will be invited for a paid cooking trial

Ideal Candidate

Someone who:

  • Brings positive energy, humor, and professionalism
  • Understands food deeply and is comfortable with ingredient-driven, vegetable-forward cuisine 
  • Is reliable, organized, and communicative
  • Respects the family’s privacy and home environment
  • Enjoys variety — from Mediterranean to Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and Indian
  • Takes pride in consistency and delivering high-quality meals

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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