Top 389 Cooks, Restaurant Jobs in Salinas, CA

Prep Cook
Sturdy Oil Company —Salinas, CA
- From $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Barmel —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- 5 years
- 3 years
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Broiler Cook
The Sardine Factory —Monterey, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Background check
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Sous Chef
COREcruitment —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Resort
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Chef De Cuisine
COREcruitment —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Guest services
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Cook
Madonna Gardens —Salinas, CA
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Food service
- Older adults
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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11d
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Food Preparation
El Pollo Loco —Salinas, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Kitchen Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Busser
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dishwasher
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dishwasher
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $21.00 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Janitorial
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook II - PD
Salinas Valley Health —Salinas, CA
- $36.74 - $40.50 an hour
- Per diem
- Hospital
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Server
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook 1
Monterey Beach Hotel —Monterey, CA
- $25.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
12d
Cook
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $23.00 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Cook
Pacific Coast Post Acute —Salinas, CA
- $19.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Front of House Supervisor
Confidential —Hollister, CA
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Prep Cook

Sturdy Oil Company -
Salinas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

Overview
This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while supporting the kitchen’s daily operations. As a Prep Cook, you will play a key part in ensuring that food preparation is efficient, safe, and meets our high standards for taste and presentation. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in team settings, and are eager to grow your culinary expertise, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and measuring according to recipe specifications.
Assist with food preparation tasks such as assembling dishes to ensure timely service.
Follow food safety protocols and proper food handling procedures to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
Support the kitchen team in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours.
Maintain organized workstations, ensuring all tools and ingredients are stocked and ready for use.

Qualifications

Experience working in food service, restaurant, or food industry environments demonstrating strong kitchen skills.
Current food safety certificate preferred
Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques.
Proficiency in knife skills, meal preparation, and basic cooking methods.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The majority of the work is performed indoors, with potential exposure to safety hazards typical of a gas station. The employee must be able to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Stoop, kneel and crouch as needed
Lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds

SCHEDULE

8 hours a day, Monday – Friday with an on-call rotation on Saturdays
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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Cooks, Restaurant jobs in Salinas, CA

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Cook II - PD

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