Top 23 Chefs and head cooks Jobs in Brisbane, Ca

Head Production Chef
dnata Catering —Brisbane, CA
- $110,000 - $137,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Asian Specialty Cook
dnata Catering —Brisbane, CA
- $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Specialty Cook - Indian cuisine
dnata Catering —Brisbane, CA
- $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mentoring
- Associate's degree
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Odoo Inc —San Francisco, CA
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Line Cook/ Kitchen Helper
Food Ranger Inc —San Mateo, CA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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Cook - Food Services
Health Right 360 —San Francisco, CA
- $24.02 - $25.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Residential
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Line Cook
Haystack Pizza Inc —San Francisco, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Chef De Partie - Food Services
Health Right 360 —San Francisco, CA
- $26.21 - $27.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Food and Beverage Manager
San Francisco Proper Hotel —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
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Prep Cook
Levy Sector —Stanford, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- University
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Senior Cook
T&T Supermarket —San Francisco, CA
- $25.50 - $31.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
Cook
Lake Chabot Hospitality LLC —Castro Valley, CA
- $22.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Line Cook
Homecooking Sm888 Inc —San Francisco, CA
- $18.07 - $23.00 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Event Cook
Always Fishing Hospitality Group —Oakland, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Prep Cook/Deliver Meals
EAST OAKLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT —Oakland, CA
- $20 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- COVID-19 protective measures
Culinary Supervisor
Levy Sector —Stanford, CA
- $28 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Burma Love —San Francisco, CA
- $19.61 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Production Chef

dnata Catering
Brisbane, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $137,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Food provided

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food service health code compliance
Cooking
Production safety compliance
High school diploma or GED
Kitchen cost control
HACCP
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Legal compliance
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Cross-functional communication
Operational budget management

Full Job Description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Free Medical, Dental & Vision
Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

We Are Safe
We Are Future Thinkers
We Play To Win
We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

The Head Production Chef is accountable for leading all kitchen production operations in a high-volume aviation catering environment, ensuring meals are produced safely, efficiently, and on schedule while meeting airline, regulatory, and financial targets. This role oversees Sous Chefs, Production Supervisors, and Specialty Cooks and is responsible for production planning, labor rostering, budget alignment, food safety compliance, and continuous performance improvement.

Reporting directly to the Unit General Manager, with an indirect reporting line to the Regional Executive Chef and Head of Culinary, this role ensures strong alignment between site-level operational execution and enterprise culinary standards. The Head Production Chef is expected to build high-performing teams, plan ahead against forecasted volumes, control costs, and drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and winning mentality across the production operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production, Planning & Execution

Lead daily production operations across Hot and Cold Kitchens to meet airline schedules and menu specifications
Translate flight forecasts and production plans into daily and weekly execution strategies
Anticipate operational risks and adjust staffing, prep, and production flow proactively
Ensure standardized recipes, portion control, and quality standards are consistently met
Resolve production bottlenecks and ensure on-time completion of all production phases

-Conduct the daily Culinary briefings to assure the kitchens are being managed as per Dnata standards.

Labor Planning, Rosters & Budget Accountability

Develop and manage staff rosters aligned to production forecasts and labor budgets
Balance productivity, service levels, and cost efficiency when scheduling teams
Monitor labor hours, overtime, and staffing mix to remain within budget targets
Partner with Operations and HR on workforce planning and staffing strategies
Take ownership of labor productivity and continuous efficiency improvement

People Leadership, Appraisals & Development

Directly manage Sous Chefs and Production Supervisors; provide leadership to Specialty Cooks and Production Leads
Conduct regular performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and development planning
Identify high-potential team members and build leadership pipeline within production
Address performance issues promptly and fairly, in partnership with HR and Operations
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth

Food Safety, HACCP & Regulatory Compliance

Own HACCP execution and CCP compliance across all production areas
Ensure CCP logs (CCP2–CCP5) are completed accurately and reviewed daily
Enforce cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, allergen control, and traceability standards
Partner with Quality Assurance during audits, inspections, and corrective actions
Ensure sanitation programs and equipment safety procedures are fully implemented

Cost Control, Inventory & Waste Reduction

Oversee ingredient usage, FIFO rotation, and production yields
Partner with Purchasing and Inventory on forecasting and supply availability
Drive waste reduction initiatives and investigate cost variances
Implement corrective actions to improve margins and operational efficiency

-Assure the kitchens follow the correct figures for production
-Manage the Kitro waste management program

Cross-Functional & Culinary Governance Alignment

Collaborate with Regional Executive Chef and Head of Culinary to ensure adherence to enterprise culinary standards
Support new menu rollouts, recipe updates, and airline program launches
Provide feedback on menu feasibility, labor impact, and production scalability
Ensure site-level execution aligns with brand, presentation, and quality expectations

-Assure daily Chef’s Tables and NEA are conducted daily

Continuous Improvement & Winning Culture

Drive continuous improvement in production processes, layout, and workflow
Promote problem-solving, ownership, and proactive communication across teams
Lead by example with a high-performance, solution-oriented mindset
Champion safety, quality, service excellence, and cost discipline as non-negotiable standards

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary degree strongly preferred
7+ years of high-volume food production experience, with 3+ years in kitchen leadership or management
Proven experience managing supervisors and lead-level culinary staff
Experience in regulated food environments (HACCP, USDA/FDA, airline catering, healthcare, or commissary kitchens) required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable
Advanced knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, and regulatory compliance
Proven experience managing labor, budgets, and productivity targets
Excellent planning, organization, and decision-making skills
Ability to think strategically while executing tactically on the floor
Strong communication skills across culinary, QA, operations, and leadership teams
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata.

Notice Regarding Background Checks (State Law Disclosures)

dnata Catering may obtain consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports about applicants or employees for employment purposes, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) and applicable state laws.

California: Pursuant to the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.), dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report that may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living. You have the right to request a copy of any report obtained.
New York: In accordance with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the New York Human Rights Law, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and any employment decision based on criminal history will follow required legal standards and notice requirements.
Massachusetts: Pursuant to the Massachusetts Consumer Reporting Act (M.G.L. c. 93, § 52 et seq.) and the Massachusetts CORI statute (M.G.L. c. 6, § 172), dnata Catering may obtain a consumer report or criminal offender record information for employment purposes, consistent with state law. Applicants may request a copy of any report obtained.
New Jersey: In accordance with the New Jersey Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11 et seq.) and applicable consumer reporting laws, background checks will be conducted only as permitted by law, and applicants will receive required notices and rights regarding any consumer report obtained.
Texas: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Texas law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.
Tennessee: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will receive required disclosures and authorizations prior to any consumer report being obtained.

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