Drop-off Chef

Atherton, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 75 - 90

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

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Drop-Off Chef

Location: Atherton CA
Start Date:ASAP
Schedule:Part-time 810 hours/week total (shopping prep drop-offs)
Service:Drop-off meals 2 days/week (not Fridays or weekends) with an initial in-home ramp-up

Overview

Our client in Atherton is seeking an experienced drop-off chef to provide health-forward high-protein dinners twice per week. Meals should be lean meat-forward veggie-heavy and designed to reheat well. The family values privacy discretion and a polished professional presence.

Major plus:Chefs with experience cooking for professional athletes or highly performance-focused clients.

Family & Meal Details

Family of 5:2 adults 3 teenagers
Dinners served:typically 45 people
Frequency:2 drop-offs per week (not Fridays)
- Ideal days: Monday Wednesday or Thursday
- Total meals dropped per week 3 dinners
Meal structure:
- Salad main
- Lean protein 12 vegetables
- Include complex carbohydrates when appropriate (health-focused)
Preferences:
- High-protein options are essential
- No desserts
- Foods must be reheat-friendly
- Family is open to light finishing at home (example: chef preps a marinated steak and provides grilling instructions)

Ideally the chef will begin by cooking in the home a few times to dial in preferences portions and kitchen flowthen transition to a primarily drop-off model.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute health-focused weekly dinner menus (lean proteins vegetables complex carbs)
Shop for ingredients and manage receipts
Prepare meals for drop-off packaged and labeled for freshness and reheating
Provide clear cooking/reheating instructions for each dish
Maintain high standards for food safety and cleanliness
Communicate proactively about menu options dietary preferences and any substitutions
Operate with excellent discretion and professionalism at all times

Compensation

$75$90/hour(DOE)
Plus cost of ingredients(reimbursed)

Requirements

Proven experience as a personal chef or high-level meal-prep chef (athlete/performance clientele is a strong bonus)
Strong ability to execute high-protein nutrient-dense meals that still taste great
Exceptionally organized and reliable with timing for prep drop-offs
Privacy and discretion are non-negotiable
No smoking or vaping
Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background investigation
Must provide stellar references

What Great Looks Like

Food is consistently delicious clean and aligned with health goals
Packaging is neat labeled and reheats beautifully
Communication is clear calm and proactive

Job Status

Actively Seeking Applicants!

Required Experience:

OverviewDO NOT POSTDrop-Off ChefLocation: Atherton CAStart Date:ASAPSchedule:Part-time 810 hours/week total (shopping prep drop-offs)Service:Drop-off meals 2 days/week (not Fridays or weekends) with an initial in-home ramp-upOverviewOur client in Atherton is seeking an experienced drop-off chef to...