Now Hiring: Personal Chefs and Health Focused Cooks
Do you love cooking but tired of restaurant nights, weekends, and burnout?
Are you an experienced cook or chef who loves nutrition and helping people eat better, wants flexible scheduling, and steady clients—without the stress of running your own business?
For over 15 years, Whole Health Everyday has connected talented cooks and chefs with clients who value healthy, customized meals prepared in their homes.
We handle the marketing, scheduling, billing, insurance, and client acquisition. You focus on what you do best: cooking exceptional food and helping people live healthier lives.
You May Be a Great Fit If You Are...
- A professional chef ready to leave the restaurant grind behind
- A culinary school graduate looking for a meaningful career path
- An experienced home cook with exceptional skills and professionalism
- A caterer seeking more consistency and flexibility
- A nutrition-minded cook passionate about helping others
- A personal chef who loves cooking but is tired of finding clients
- Live in Orange County, Ca or immediate surrounding area
The Best Part?
You get the freedom of personal chef work without the headaches of self-employment.
What You’ll Do
- Shop for ingredients
- Prepare customized meals in clients’ homes
- Follow dietary restrictions and nutrition guidelines
- Build lasting relationships with clients
- Represent a respected, established company
You will NOT have to:
✗ Find clients
✗ Market yourself
✗ Build a website
✗ Manage billing or collections
✗ Chase payments
✗ Carry liability insurance
✗ Handle payroll or bookkeeping
✗ Wonder where your next client is coming from
The Difference You Make
Our clients aren't simply looking for dinner.
They're busy families trying to eat healthier. They're professionals balancing demanding careers. They're seniors who need support. They're individuals managing health goals and dietary restrictions.
Every meal you prepare helps someone live better.
Requirements
- Strong cooking skills and confidence preparing meals independently
- Reliable transportation and willingness to shop for ingredients
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently in client homes
- Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) or willingness to obtain one (company reimbursed)
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Reside within Orange County or surrounding areas
Restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- $35–$40+ per hour for weekly meal prep clients
- $60+ per hour for private events
- Paid sick time
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Liability insurance coverage
- Performance bonuses
- Medical benefit options available
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible weekday scheduling
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Team environment without restaurant hours
- Supportive leadership team and established company with over 15 years’ experience.
Please visit https://hiring.wholehealtheveryday.com more info!
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Position is part time to start, transitioning to full time over 2-3 months. Are you comfortable with this?
- Do you live in Orange county CA?
- Do you have reliable transportation and can you drive to multiple locations in OC per day?
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Preferred)
- culinary/ personal chef/ catering/ restaurant: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- manager level serve safe certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Required)
Work Location: In person
