What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drop-Off Chef position at DM Estate Staffing?
Overview
A warm and down-to-earth family in Charleston, South Carolina is looking to hire a part-time Drop-Off Chef to cook nutritious, healthy, and flavorful meals. Since this is their first time hiring a chef, they’re hoping to find someone who can make the process easy and seamless—prepping delicious meals that fit their busy lifestyle. The focus will be on fresh salads and grain bowls with protein for lunch, mix-and-match proteins and veggie sides for dinner, and the occasional healthy snack.
They’d love to work with a creative and flexible chef who enjoys cooking simple yet vibrant, vegetable-forward meals. The family is open to a variety of cuisines, loves Italian food, and leans pescatarian with an interest in plant-forward dishes. This role will begin as a part-time meal drop-off position but could grow to full-time over time. A chef who is warm, easygoing, and a great fit with their friendly, welcoming culture is what matters most.
Key Details:
- Schedule: Part-time, 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on family needs.
- Days each week will fluctuate depending on the family’s schedule - flexibility is key to success in this role!
- Timeline: The family is actively interviewing and conducting trials and is prepared to hire as soon as they find the right match.
- Candidates: Please note, candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Charleston, South Carolina.
- Compensation: $50 per hour | depending on experience. The family will guarantee 20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare healthy, flavorful lunches, dinners, and snacks for drop-off, focusing on fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition.
- Source and purchase all groceries and pantry staples, ensuring high-quality and fresh ingredients.
- Pack lunches in an easy grab-and-go style, such as salads with protein or poke bowls.
- Prepare mix-and-match dinners with proteins and veggie-forward sides, allowing flexibility for the family to choose their meals.
- Adjust meal plans to accommodate occasional travel by preparing meals they can take with them.
- Maintain a flexible schedule, checking in weekly to plan ahead for meal needs.
- Be open to cooking for occasional dinner parties, events, or holidays if requested.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of culinary experience as a personal Chef and/or in healthy, farm to table restaurants.
- There is a slight preference for classically trained Chefs.
- Willingness to undergo a background check and provide strong professional references.
- Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
- Local to the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Salary : $50
