Riveter Consulting Group is assisting a health-conscious family of four in Newport Beach to unearth a dedicated, highly skilled Part-Time Gluten-Free Private Chef to support their daily meals with care, precision, and heart. This is a wonderful opportunity for a chef who specializes in gluten-free cooking and values becoming a trusted, long-term presence in a family home.

About the Role
This position focuses on preparing fresh, clean, gluten-free meals with minimal processing and thoughtful attention to dietary sensitivity. The family is extremely gluten-sensitive, so experience and confidence in strict gluten-free protocols is essential. The ideal chef takes pride not only in beautiful food, but also in organization, cleanliness, and seamless collaboration within the household.

Schedule

  • Approximately 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Weekdays, with occasional Saturdays
  • Start date: ASAP for the right fit

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare lunch daily
    • Salad with protein for the principal (and a guest approximately 65–70% of meals)
  • Prepare dinner for four, including dessert
  • Provide clear reheating and plating instructions (e.g., sauces paired correctly, how to heat and serve)
  • Grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and clean thoroughly after cooking (Leaving no extra work for the housekeeper is a huge plus)
  • Cooking Style & Preferences
    • Strictly gluten-free (non-negotiable)
  • Clean, conscious eating
  • Fresh, whole ingredients
  • Minimal processed foods
  • Thoughtful, nourishing meals rather than heavy or overly complex cuisine

Ideal Candidate:

  • Female chef preferred
  • Extensive experience with gluten-free cooking
  • Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Naturally clean and respectful of shared household spaces
  • Warm, professional, and genuinely enjoys cooking for a family
  • Seeking a long-term role and meaningful connection with the household

Location Notes:

  • Primary residence: Newport Beach
  • Summer residence: Dana Point (approximately 30–35 minutes away)
  • Willingness to support both locations is a plus

Compensation

  • $65/hr dependent on experience

This role is ideal for a chef who wants to be truly appreciated, valued, and welcomed as part of the family—someone the household can love, trust, and hopefully keep “forever.”

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