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Job Description We are a family in San Francisco seeking a reliable, skilled, and detail-oriented cook to help prepare fresh, healthy, and flavorful meals in our home twice per week. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced line cook, prep cook, or culinary professional looking for consistent, flexible part-time hours outside of a traditional restaurant setting. We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking, works efficiently and independently, and takes pride in preparing high-quality food using fresh ingredients.
Responsibilities Prepare a variety of healthy, flavorful meals, including proteins, vegetables, grains, and other sides. Follow provided recipes and meal preferences, with opportunities to contribute ideas and suggestions. Cook efficiently in a stocked residential kitchen, preparing multiple dishes during each visit. Maintain a clean, organized workspace and thoroughly clean the kitchen after cooking.
Follow proper food handling, storage, and kitchen hygiene practices. We will initially handle grocery shopping, meal planning, and portioning, allowing you to focus primarily on cooking. Ideal Candidate Prior experience as a line cook, prep cook, or similar culinary role. Strong fundamental cooking skills and ability to prepare a variety of cuisines. Comfortable working independently in a home kitchen.
Organized, efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented. Passionate about preparing nutritious, delicious meals. Experience with Mediterranean, California, Mexican or contemporary American cuisine is a plus. Schedule & Compensation Two weekday visits per week, approximately 3–4 hours per visit. Flexible scheduling, with a preference for consistent days each week (Sunday, Wednesday) $20–$35/hour, commensurate with experience.
Long-term opportunity for the right candidate.