Full-Time Private CookFamily Assistant – Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A private household in Rancho Santa Fe is seeking an experienced and health-focused Cook to provide high-quality organic meals in a semi-formal household environment.

The family prioritizes 100% organic ingredients including top-quality meats and fish and prefers a clean simple cooking style without heavy sauces. This role requires a chef who can consistently deliver fresh nutritious and flavorful meals while maintaining high standards in both food preparation and kitchen management.

This is a flexible full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week) with the option to live on-site (separate living quarters provided) or work as a live-out professional.

Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals in-home using 100% organic high-quality ingredients

• Follow a clean simple cooking style (no heavy sauces)

• Create meals that align with gluten-free and lactose-free dietary preferences

• Ensure meals are nutritious balanced and thoughtfully prepared

• Maintain consistency quality and presentation

  Kitchen & Household Responsibilities

  • Handle grocery shopping and sourcing of premium organic ingredients

  • Maintain a clean organized kitchen and pantry

  • Clean up after meal preparation

  • Assist with driving and errands as needed

  • Provide support to the household when needed including light assistance related to family/pets

  • Assist with table service and occasional gatherings or events

  • Help with dog to include overnights when homeowners are away.

  • Run errands as needed

  • Meet vendors as needed

  • Be the go-to person and willing to wear many hats!

The ideal candidate is a polished and health-conscious chef who is comfortable working in a private home and managing kitchen operations independently.

Qualifications include:

• Prior experience as a cook in a private household

• Strong background in organic clean and health-focused cooking

• Experience preparing gluten-free and lactose-free meals

• Ability to execute simple high-quality dishes with excellent ingredients

• Comfortable sourcing premium ingredients and managing kitchen inventory

• Willingness to assist with errands light household support and events

• Professional discreet and detail-oriented

• Flexible and adaptable with scheduling

• Must pass an advanced third-party background check (paid by client)

Additional Details

• Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week (flexible days)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Compensation: Approximately $85000 annually (DOE)

• Benefits: Health benefits and 401(k) offered

• Position Type: Live-in or Live-out (separate living quarters provided if live-in)

• Relocation: Offered

• Household Style: Semi-formal

• Special Diets: Gluten-free lactose-free