Private Chef

Private Chef – Full-Time with Benefits | Provision Table (Menlo Park)
$45–$60/hour · Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Provision Table is a private-dining company cooking for a small number of families on the Peninsula. We run it like a good restaurant kitchen: solid prep systems, consistent execution, and food that’s thoughtful without being fussy.

How it works
On each service day, you’ll do most of the cooking in our central kitchen: prep, batch cooking and mise en place. Then you’ll head to the client’s home to finish, plate and serve. Roughly 90% of the work happens in the kitchen. Some days are meal drop-offs, cooked, portioned and labeled for the week.

The menus change constantly. In one recent month our team cooked Basque, Provençal, Italian, Indian, Chinese-Thai, a prime rib dinner and weekend brunch. You’ll work alongside a chef trained in Michelin-starred Thai kitchens, and you’ll hear directly from clients about what’s landing.

What you’ll do

• Plan weekly menus around each family’s tastes, health goals and dietary rules, including children’s meals.
• Prep and batch cook in the central kitchen, then finish and serve plated, family-style or buffet dinners in clients’ homes.
• Portion, label and package meals for non-service days.
• Source quality ingredients, including organic, specialty and seasonal ones.
• Document and organize recipes so dishes can be repeated consistently.
• Keep the central kitchen and client kitchens clean, organized and stocked.
• Track each household’s preferences and restrictions carefully.
• Support occasional private dinners for 4–10 guests.

What you’ll need

• At least 5 years of professional kitchen experience. Fine-dining or Michelin-starred experience strongly preferred.
• Comfort cooking both Asian and Western cuisines.
• Strong batch-prep and organization skills.
• Discretion and a professional, warm presence in private homes.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable car.
• Ability to pass a background check and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends.

What we offer

• $45–$60/hour depending on experience, with overtime paid under California law.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a 401(k).
• Company card for groceries and supplies; mileage reimbursed.
• A small team with real input on menus and how we work.
• Room to grow as we expand.

To apply, send your resume, a sample menu, and a short note on your experience and availability. Tell us about one dish you’re proud of and who it was for.