Top 225 Cook Jobs in Santa Cruz Ca

Cook
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.00 - $26.66 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.00 - $26.66 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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DSC/Kitchen Support
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $22.00 - $23.34 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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Experienced Prep Cook - Postpartum Meal Delivery
Milky Oat —Scotts Valley, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Cook
Westmont of Santa Cruz —Soquel, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- First Aid Certification
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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10d
Early Education Center Cook
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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5h
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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FULL/PART TIME - Line Cook (AVG employee makes $19.50-26.50$/hr incl tips)
SALSAS Taco Bar —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Kitchen Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Restaurant Line Cook/Cook II, Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- Organizational skills
- 401(k) matching
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4d
Prep Cook - Santa Cruz
Verve LLC —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19.90 - $20.90 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Cooking
- Café
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Line Cook Prep Cook - Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ HOTEL LP —Santa Cruz, CA
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
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Temporary Household Coordinator (Housekeeper, Cook, Driver)
Mosaic Support Services, Inc. —Santa Cruz, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hotel Cook
Marriott Aloft Hotel | Shashi Hospitality Group —Cupertino, CA
- From $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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11h
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Valley Fair
JOEY Restaurants —Santa Clara, CA
- $18.45 - $30.00 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Production Cook - Fast Casual Restaurant
CMR (Chicken Meets Rice) —Cupertino, CA
- $21.50 - $27.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Load Out Team Member (Full-time/Part-Time)
Andro's Rostilj —Campbell, CA
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Maintenance
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Cook
Ivy Living —Los Gatos, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Store discount
- COVID-19 protective measures
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7d
Prep Cook
CARNE —Santa Cruz, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Cook
Mount Hermon Association, Inc. —Watsonville, CA
- $17.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Cook

Housing Matters -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.00 - $26.66 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Computer operation
Equipment safety procedures
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Food service cleaning
In-person customer service
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
Driver's License
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Productivity software
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Cook

Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Working under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, the Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen while prepping, cooking, and providing meals for Housing Matters residential participants. The ideal candidate will be able to work alongside volunteers and be immersed in the day-to-day operations of running an institutional kitchen while practicing safe food handling standards and procedures.

Hours and Benefits:

The Cook is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.

Benefits Summary:

6 Medical plans - 100% employee coverage (On select plans)
Dental - 100% employee coverage
Vision - 100% employee coverage
Life insurance (UNUM) - 100% employee coverage
Chiropractic and Acupuncture (for those who elect medical insurance) - 100% employee coverage
403b Retirement Savings matched up to 3% dollar-for-dollar with no vesting period
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance
PTO, 1 paid floating holiday, 9 paid holidays

Regularly scheduled shifts are: Sunday and Monday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Occasional holidays may be required.

Starting Wages (Offer is Dependent on Experience):

$23.00 $23.69 $24.40 $25.13 $25.88 $26.66

Preferred Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume cooking environment (such as line cook, prep cook, or institutional settings like shelters, schools, or hospitals). (Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage large-batch meal production and kitchen safety.)
Experience working within CACFP guidelines.
High school diploma or GED preferred

Special Requirements:

Basic computer skills, including ability to answer emails and utilize basic google suite and Microsoft office platforms.
Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication are required.
Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequent reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting objects and operating equipment.
Requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Must be Serve-safe certified.
De-escalation communication techniques
In possession of valid California Driver’s License and have a clean driving record to perform duties essential to the position.

Thorough knowledge of:

Properly operating kitchen equipment
Kitchen cleaning and safety procedures
Kitchen organizational skills
Food Handling
Customer service skills

Typical Job Duties:

Preparing, cooking, and serving meals. Food prepared must meet quality and Serve-safe standards for taste, temperature (doneness), and visual appeal.
Use all equipment in a safe manner according to proper procedures – stove, title skillet, kettle, convection ovens, can openers, knives, steam tables, ice wands, trash compactor, carts).
Wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
Taking inventory and checking orders that arrive from the warehouse; organizing storage.
Following opening and closing procedures.
Maintaining and following cleaning and sanitizing protocols to ensure a safe environment.
Supporting shelter programs and day services; may occasionally be asked to assist with sanitizing showers in the event of staff shortage.
Duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Housing Matters without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer-related and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer.

Regularly scheduled shifts are: Sunday and Monday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Occasional holidays may be required.
40 hours per week

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