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San Diego, CA5 days ago

$18–$22 Per Hour

Every meal is prepared from scratch by our head chef using fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients and is entirely free from seed oils, gluten, dairy, and refined sugars. Salt + Soil is a San Diego-based meal delivery company specializing in organic, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

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Novato, CA1 day ago

While the owner runs the dough program each morning, you are doing everything else: breaking down and portioning proteins, producing sauces and condiments, prepping vegetables and toppings, restocking make lines, and making sure the kitchen is organized and ready by the time the service team arrives. You will be responsible for executing service from the line building pizzas, managing the make station, coordinating with the owner on expo, and helping the kitchen run clean and fast during service hours.

DEATH VALLEY, CA13 days ago

$23.60–$23.60 Per Hour

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park.

SF, CA14 days ago

$20.67–$24.55 Per Hour

Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses and stacks in dishracks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash in order to prepare for automated washing. Unloads clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.

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Los Angeles, CA6 days ago

$17.87–$20 Per Hour

We are seeking disciplined, detail-driven line cooks who execute at a high level in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen. must be able to speak, read and understand menus and basic cooking directions.

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El Dorado Hills, CAToday

$20–$23 Per Hour

Wood Fire Grill Wood Fire Rotisserie Wood Fire Pizza Oven Rational Ovens Convection & Conventional Ovens Charbroiler Sous Vide / Immersion Circulators Electric & Wood Smokers Steamers Braiser Deep Fryer Hobart & KitchenAid Mixers Food Processor Meat Slicer. Serrano Country Club is looking for a skilled, motivated Line Cook ready to sharpen their craft in a professional kitchen that values quality, creativity, and teamwork.

SF, CA13 days ago

$24.55–$24.55 Per Hour

Cook delicious smash burgers and savory sides that delight our guests while ensuring proper service from the front line through quality control and sanitation levels. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets.

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Manhattan Beach, CA2 days ago

$19–$23 Per Hour

From stacked sandwiches and fresh salads to beautiful charcuterie boards and catered spreads, we take pride in delivering food that looks great and tastes even better. Position OverviewWe re looking for an experienced Deli Line Cook with at least 2+ years of kitchen or deli experience who thrives in a fast paced, high energy environment.

SF, CA13 days ago

$24–$27 Per Hour

In this role, you will work in a energized and fast-paced environment focused on delivering an excellent customer experience to our HQ employees and visitors in our Cafes and on-site events. Maintain a clean and organized storage, dish room and prep station to provide fast and efficient service to our employees and visitors.

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Los Angeles, CA4 days ago

$20–$22 Per Hour

The skill set we are seeking include breakfast, prep, grill, saute, cleanliness, organization, and a desire to expand their knowledge of fine dining procedures. We are seeking experienced excellent line cook/lead line cook to join our existing team of dedicated, passionate and professional staff members.

Palo Alto, CA13 days ago

$20–$25 Per Hour

Must have ability to work in a close environment with others, work at a fast yet safe pace, work as part of a team, and take direction and ability to take initiative. This position is responsible for prepping, cooking and plating the food in accordance with the chef's direction.

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Emeryville, CAToday

$23–$25 Per Hour

This position will support the culinary teams efforts by ensuring quality and quantity of all food items sent to each off-site event from start to finish. Professionalism, positive attitude, keen sense of urgency, and attention to detail are keys to our fast paced, diverse, and ever-changing culinary program.

SF, CA11 days ago

$20–$25 Per Hour

Lobby Bar is a craft cocktail and tapas bar in the Castro focused on elevated hospitality, creative cocktails, and small plates inspired by flavors from around the world. This is a hands-on kitchen support role ideal for someone who enjoys both food preparation and operational kitchen work in a smaller, fast-paced environment.

Lafayette, CA8 days ago

$28–$32 Per Hour

If you are a SOLID sautee cook, with a background in French / Michelin restaurants and are looking to work with us, appreciate work life balance but the pay needs to be higher, please email us along with a hourly requirement and we will see what we can do. Responsibilities: In addition to working your station, you will assist with keeping food cost & waste low by doing an order list / prep lists for your station each night.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA4 days ago

Proficient in the production of prep for any of the hot line stations to include, fryer, griddle, char broiler, oven and middle, as well as banquet production. Follows daily prep lists and production schedules for each day’s service according to visual inventory, banquet sheets and reservations.

Eastvale, CA11 days ago

$19.50–$21.50 Per Hour

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love creating memorable dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talents and grow within a vibrant food service setting. Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, or restaurant settings with a focus on fine dining or high-quality service.

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Malibu, CA6 days ago

$23–$27 Per Hour

With around 100 seats, including a private dining room, we re proud to be a new neighborhood staple where locals and visitors alike can enjoy outstanding food, drinks, and service. Known for our exceptional oysters, martinis, lobster rolls, champagne, and signature dishes, we re thrilled to bring the Clark s experience to this vibrant community.

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SF, CA5 days ago

$24.55–$24.55 Per Hour

Indulge your vices in Hotel Zelos acclaimed fifth-floor sanctuary, Dirty Habit, where craft cocktails pair perfectly with light bites. To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

SF, CA7 days ago

$30–$35 Per Hour

Serve as lead manager during each shift, overseeing our Culinary team and Apprentices to execute weekly meal production of over 4500 meals weekly - including prepping, cooking, and plating. We are proud to have provided over 32,000 paid training hours, served more than 387,000 meals to the community, distributed more than 545,000 pounds of groceries, and recovered more than 75,000 pounds of food over the last two years.

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SF, CA1 day ago

$20–$40 Per Hour

Maintains clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas at all times in accordance with state and local sanitation requirements and codes. -Exemplify leadership qualities that build a cohesive team, motivates the kitchen staff, and helps to achieve the restaurant's goals.

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Fairfield, CAToday

Manages employment activities for kitchen staff members, including but not limited to: Interviewing, selecting, training, Planning the work, developing work schedules, and apportioning the work, Directing and monitoring work activities and evaluating performance, Handling complaints and administering discipline; terminating as appropriate, Ensuring sanitation and safety programs are closely followed. Supervises: Sauce Cook; Fry Cook; Line Prep Cook; Breakfast Cook; Garde Manger; Butcher; Broiler Cook; Assistant Cook; Saute Cook; Salad Preparation Assistant .

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Buellton, CA5 days ago

$26–$29 Per Hour

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. 3 years of experience in various kitchen positions (food prep, line cook, fry cook, pizza station) preferred .

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Newport Beach, CAToday

We are looking for a talented, organized, and passionate Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen as we continue to grow within the local community and build our reputation across Orange County. Konpa Nikkei is a chef-driven fast casual concept in the heart of Corona del Mar, blending Japanese precision with the bold flavors of Peru.

Encinitas, CA9 days ago

This role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting. The ideal candidate will be warm and responsible, with a passion for food, an appreciation for young children, and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

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Inglewood, CA3 days ago

$18–$22 Per Hour

KUKU is a small, family-run Persian kitchen in Inglewood serving stews, wraps, rice, sides, drinks, and desserts rooted in Iranian home cooking. You'll start as a kitchen assistant working side-by-side with our head cook, learning every station and every dish.

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Hermosa Beach, CA1 day ago

$20–$28 Per Hour

We re an established organic caf in Hermosa Beach known for our seed-oil-free, from-scratch menu made with high-quality organic ingredients. We re looking for a Kitchen Lead who takes pride in real food and can help lead a small, focused kitchen team.

Corte Madera, CA23 days ago

Prior experience line cook, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, chef, restaurant crew member, restaurant team member or other part time BOH restaurant jobs highly desirable. The following duties expected of a line cook: * Station Set Up * Food Prep * Cook * Stock Station * Clean up Prep Cook is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job.

Los Angeles, CA15 days ago

$17.87–$17.87

Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030.

Santa Clara, CA28 days ago

$18.45–$30

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San Francisco, CA2 days ago

Prior experience as Line Cook, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, kitchen team, station cook, or other Back of the house (BOH) part time restaurant job highly desirable. Prep, prepare, and assemble food according to menu specifications while keeping work areas clean and maintained and stocked throughout shift hours.

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Santa Clara, CA1 day ago

$18.45–$30 Per Hour

Manhattan Beach, CA26 days ago

$16.90–$28

Huntington Beach, CA9 days ago

$20–$24

Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal; understand the importance of teamwork with both other bussers and the rest of the staff. Since 1977 we’ve created restaurants with a genuine “sense of place” and a unique passion for our guests, employees and communities that we serve every day.

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GLENDALE, CA3 days ago

$22–$24 Per Hour

We are hiring serious, disciplined Line/Prep Cooks who want long-term stability and can thrive in an intense environment. These are our highest-volume service days and require consistent, focused execution.

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Claremont, CA1 day ago

$20–$21 Per Hour

Prep cooks are the building blocks of a well-oiled kitchen, doing the routine and day-to-day tasks that are needed to allow the cooks and chefs to turn out perfect meals. This includes chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and more.

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San Francisco, CA1 day ago

Maintains proper food temperatures of foods during preparation and service; pre-preps food according to the menu; notifies chef immediately when food and supplies are not available; maintains food production areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner; cleans assigned areas following established cleaning procedures and schedules. Typically we look for talent with 1 Years of experience in customer service or high volume food service - preferably larger, innovative corporate programs, in house or 3rd party but may also be food & beverage experience in a full-service hotel, resort or multi-restaurant chain.

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Los Angeles, CA4 days ago

$25–$27.50 Per Hour

Credited with "the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine" by the New York Times and named the "most important restaurant in America" by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as Momofuku Goods, a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks. Responsibilities* Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner in accordance to recipe, portion control and presentation specifications* Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen and culinary equipment.*

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San Francisco, CA4 days ago

$2,022–$2,026

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of residents and families throughout the region. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members' professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

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San Francisco, CA1 day ago

He/she reviews production sheets, BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), and par sheets in order to prepare for the day's events. Reviews Production sheets, BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), and Par sheets in order to prepare for the day's events.

Del Mar, CA22 days ago

$20–$23

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

The cook may operate one or a select few pieces of kitchen cooking equipment (Flat Top, Grill, Saute, Salads, and Pantry), and largely focuses on prepping items to be cooked. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re looking for passionate people like you to join our journey of working hard while having fun.

Santa Ynez, California30+ days ago

At the end of each work shift, ensures workstations, cooking ranges, and associated equipment have been properly cleared of cookware and food items, and the surfaces of equipment and stations are completely cleaned and sanitized. Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.

Anaheim, CA30+ days ago

Located in the Downtown Disney District, The Carnaby blends the sophistication of fine dining with the vibrancy of London’s famed Carnaby Street — where refined service, culinary excellence, and electric atmosphere come together. WHO WE AREStep into the energy of 1960s London at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, an all-new British-themed gastropub from the creators of Earl of Sandwich and world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay.

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Corte Madera, CA1 day ago

$17.75–$21 Per Hour

Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. With a commitment to scratch cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients, our Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes for our delicious dishes.

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Ukiah, CA3 days ago

$15.50–$20

Applebee's® and Franchisee Restaurants are committed to celebrating diversity and to fostering a diverse working community that reflects the vibrant neighborhoods that surround our restaurants. Prepares all menu items according to Recipes, Plate presentations and specifications.

Chico, CA28 days ago

$16–$20

Guests can enjoy IHOP’s world-famous breakfast favorites and Applebee’s craveable casual dining and bar offerings, all in one convenient location. With two distinct dining areas, this innovative setup offers the best of both worlds in a single visit.

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Torrance, CAToday

$20–$24

Your main tasks will include prepping and cooking ingredients by washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients, measuring and assembling ingredients according to recipes, and storing food properly to maintain its freshness and quality. MBM Hospitality is a busy catering company located in Torrance, Ca offering full-service catering for special events, weddings, corporate events all over Los Angeles and Orange County.

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San Francisco, CA1 day ago

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and execute a variety of cooking ingredients by washing, chopping vegetables, cutting meat and othermeal prep items following established recipes and guidelines.

GLENDALE, CA8 days ago

$22–$28 Per Hour

Higher tiers ($26–28/hr) are available for cooks who can operate the line with enough consistency and independence to allow the chef to focus on oversight rather than being on the grill. We are hiring serious, disciplined Line/Prep Cooks who want long-term stability and can thrive in an intense environment.

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Los Angeles, CA1 day ago

$18–$25 Per Hour

Be dressed in a clean, designated uniform and acceptable footwear, ready to begin at start of all scheduled shifts, and work until the end of scheduled shifts, unless authorized by management for approved shift or work schedule change. Be available and willing to work all scheduled shifts within the priority scheduling and seniority systems as established at each location, including working weekends and holidays.

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Prep Cook Jobs in California

Prep Cook (Sun-Wed) Salt + Soil | Organic & Seed Oil-Free Private Chef & Meal Delivery

Pizza Maker/Line Cook/Dishwasher for Pizza Restaurant Fox Pizza

Advanced Cook The Oasis at Death Valley

Line Cook/Steward- PLS on Post PLS on Post

Line Cook Rivalry Los Angeles

Full Time Line Cook Serrano Country Club

Line Cook - PLS on Post PLS on Post

Line and Deli Cook Nick and Sons Gourmet Market

Line Cook Gap Inc.

Line Cook Bar Sinizki

Cook Neiman Marcus Cafe

Packout, Porter and Prep Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events

Cook and Kitchen Utility Lobby Bar

PM Sautee cook Sun / Mon / Holidays off RÊVE Bistro

Union Cook III (AM) Hyatt Vacations Ownership

Line Cook JINYA Ramen Bar - Eastvale

Line Cook Clark's Malibu

Line Cook - Dirty Habit (Part-Time) Dirty Habit

Kitchen Manager Farming Hope

Line Cook Arquet Restaurant

Sous Chef Rancho Solano Golf Course

Sous Chef Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Barrelworks

Sous Chef Konpa Nikkei

Culinary Professional for Preschool Kids by the Sea Olivenhain

Assistant → Kitchen Lead (Part-Time to Start) KUKU Cafe

Kitchen Manager – Organic, Seed-Oil-Free Café - Hermosa Beach The Source Café

Prep Cook The Counter Burger - Corte Madera

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