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San Diego, CAToday

$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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Highland, CAToday

$19.61–$23

Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date.

Novato, CA11 days 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.

SF, CA9 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.

El Dorado Hills, CA10 days ago

$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, CA8 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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Santa Clara, CA5 days ago

$18.50–$18.50 Per Hour

Suggi Oota is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Line Cook to join our growing Karnataka caf team in Santa Clara. Experience in prep work, dosa station, fryer operation, or general kitchen work (a plus, not required).

Los Angeles, CA14 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.

SF, CA9 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.

Palo Alto, CA8 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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Chula Vista, CA5 days ago

The Sand Castle Café is an onsite restaurant open 7 days a week in the summer season (reduced hours October-April) that serves everything from breakfast burritos & lattes to handmade pizza and beer from local breweries. Description: The San Diego KOA is an award-winning outdoor campground resort looking for enthusiastic people to join our food and beverage team.

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Lafayette, CA3 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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Mission Viejo, CA1 day ago

$18–$25.40 Per Hour

Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously. New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAToday

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.

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Eastvale, CA6 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, CA2 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, CAToday

$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, CA11 days 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.

Larkspur, CA9 days ago

$18–$22 Per Hour

Restaurant Picco est buscando un Line Cook motivado para unirse a nuestro equipo y ayudarnos a crear hermosos small plates en nuestro vibrante espacio de ladrillo y redwood. Restaurant Picco is looking for a motivated Line Cook to join our team and help us craft beautiful small plates in our vibrant brick & redwood space.

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San Francisco, CAToday

$25–$25

At SSP America, our Line Cooks have the important role of receiving food orders, preparing delicious dishes for our guests, properly setting up the kitchen so every Expert has the product and tools easily accessible during their shift. Here are a few things you can expect as a Line Cook at SSP: Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.

Fairfield, CA10 days ago

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, CAToday

$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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Morgan Hill, CAToday

$24.50–$30

Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required; Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community food and physical safety programs; Performs other related essential duties as required. As a representative and team member of dining services, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction in the dining department.

Larkspur, CA9 days ago

$70,304–$80,000 Per Year

Join Restaurant Picco as a Sous Chef and take the next step in your culinary career. We're looking for a talented cook ready to step into a leadership role where you'll help craft seasonal organic products, and a tight knit, high performance kitchen culture. We re looking for a skilled, motivated Sous Chef who s ready to take...

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Encinitas, CA4 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.

Newport Beach, CA10 days ago

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.

Inglewood, CA13 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.

Hermosa Beach, CA11 days 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.

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Los Angeles, CA3 days ago

$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

This hands-on leadership role is perfect for a culinary professional who thrives on developing seasonal, market-driven dishes, mentoring kitchen teams, and delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences every day. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and community, we'd love to hear from you!

Costa Mesa, California10 days ago

$16.90–$17.90 Per Hour

Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Oak View Group: Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales.

Corte Madera, CA10 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.

Pleasant Hill, CA30+ days ago

$20–$24 Per Hour

Operate dish machine and hand-wash items as needed • Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, utensils, and cookware • Keep dish area organized, sanitized, and free of hazards • Manage trash, recycling, and compost removal • Sweep and mop kitchen floors during and after service • Assist with closing duties and end-of-night cleaning. • Previous kitchen or dishwashing experience preferred but not required • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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San Diego, CA4 days ago

The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up, stocking, preparing ingredients, preparing simple dishes,and presenting dishes according to Wood Ranch's recipes and specification. The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen.

San Diego, CA9 days ago

Based in Provo, Utah, Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a nationally recognized, award-winning operator of premium-brand, select service, and extended-stay hotels and one of a few third-party operators approved by Marriott and Hilton. Founded in 1991 after developing the first Marriott franchise in Utah, Lodging Dynamics continues its long history by providing award-winning operating services for hotels throughout the continental United States and Hawaii.

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.

San Francisco, CA12 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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San Diego, CA4 days ago

Our team members help deliver that experience every day by living our core values: Spread Joy, Embrace Community, ServeOthers, Live Excellence, Breathe Integrity, and Ignite Growth. Prepare ingredients for entrees, sushi components, sauces, and other menu items including washing and chopping produce, slicing meats, and measuring seasonings .

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Santa Monica, CA4 days ago

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, grills, fryers and a variety of kitchen equipment. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

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Santa Clara, CA4 days ago

$18.45–$30 Per Hour

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.

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Santa Clara, CA5 days ago

$18.45–$30

Los Angeles, CA25 days ago

$17.87–$17.87

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Huntington Beach, CA4 days ago

$20–$24 Per Hour

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. Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools.

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Palos Verdes Estates, CAToday

Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.

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San Francisco, CA4 days 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.

San Francisco, CA30+ days 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. Prepare and execute a variety of cooking ingredients by washing, chopping vegetables, cutting meat and other meal prep items following established recipes and guidelines.

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.

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Temecula, CA4 days ago

$16.50–$20 Per Hour

The team member is occasionally exposed to hazards including, but not limited to cuts from knives, slipping, tripping, falls and burns; frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, extreme cold; frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood and produce items and frequent washing of hands. Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for cooks line or later use .

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Torrance, CA4 days ago

$16.90–$20 Per Hour

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Long Beach, CA4 days ago

$16.90–$20 Per Hour

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