Top 236 Lead cook Jobs in Calabasas, Ca

Senior Food Service Manager
UCLA Health —West Hills, CA
- $68,400 - $136,000 a year
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Writing skills
Lead Sushi Chef - Nobu Los Angeles
Nobu Los Angeles —West Hollywood, CA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Supervisor
The Hollywood Improv —Los Angeles, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Referral program
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Shift Leader- 5512
El Pollo Loco —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.70 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Shift Leader- 5861
El Pollo Loco —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.70 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef
DO & CO —Redondo Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
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Pizza Cook
Prime Pizza —Woodland Hills, CA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Team management
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Restaurant Crewmember
Raising Cane's —Canoga Park, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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6d
Cook II
ETC —Santa Monica, CA
- $33 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- English
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Preschool Center Cook - Tutor Time, Desoto Ave.
Tutor Time Learning Centers —Woodland Hills, CA
- $19.26 - $20.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Cook - Luxury Senior Living Restaurant
The Vered —Encino, CA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
Cook - SC/ Camp Daley & Gilmore-11-190
The Salvation Army Southern CA Division —Calabasas, CA
- $365 a week
- 18 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
Line Cook
The Stand Restaurants —Los Angeles, CA
- Up to $23 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Part Time Senior Living Cook, Afternoon and Evenings
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Tarzana, CA
- $19.38 - $24.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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11d
Crew Member
Chipotle —Porter Ranch, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Woodland Hills, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Email
- Restaurant management
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Sunrise Senior Living —Simi Valley, CA
- $18.50 - $23.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Team Member
CAVA - Encino —Encino, CA
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Guest services
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dishwasher/Food Prep
Vui Ve —Los Angeles, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Food Handler Certification
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Cook Assistant
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.05 - $27.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Retirement plan

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Senior Food Service Manager

UCLA Health -
West Hills, CA

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Job Details

$68,400 - $136,000 a year

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
TJC
Computer operation
Cost accounting analysis
Staff supervision
Food service health code compliance
Recipe development
ServSafe
Writing skills
Cutting
English
Performance management
Math
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
HACCP
Computer skills
Managing kitchen staff
Operational excellence initiatives
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management

Full Job Description

Description

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across patient dining, retail food services, and catering. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, and help shape the dining experience at one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Manager, Culinary Services is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, efficient operations, and compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Oversee the development and execution of diverse, high-quality menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services.
Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff, including Senior Cooks, Cooks, and Diet Assistants.
Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and daily kitchen operations.
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards across all areas.
Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste to support operational and financial goals.
Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, University of California, and UCLA Health food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with clinical and operational lead

Salary Range: $68,400-136,000/year

Please note, this is a limited position expected for 6 months.

Qualifications

Five years of food preparation experience in a large kitchen, including at least one year in a supervisory role (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
ServSafe Certification required
- Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for clear communication and documentation
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise a diverse team, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance
- Expertise in upscale and ethnic cuisine, along with foundational culinary techniques (cutting, presentation, sauces)
- Ability to develop, standardize, and oversee recipe preparation in a large institutional kitchen
- Knowledge of JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards, as well as departmental policies
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and maintain accountability
- Experience leading performance improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Solid mathematical skills for cost analysis and recipe standardization
- Proficiency in food management systems and basic computer operations
- Certified Dietary Manager preferred

If you have a ServSafe certification, please include it on your application for review.

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lead cook jobs in calabasas, ca

Senior Food Service Manager

Lead Sushi Chef - Nobu Los Angeles

Kitchen Supervisor

Shift Leader- 5512

Shift Leader- 5861

Sous Chef

Pizza Cook

Restaurant Crewmember

Cook II

Preschool Center Cook - Tutor Time, Desoto Ave.

Lead Cook - Luxury Senior Living Restaurant

Cook - SC/ Camp Daley & Gilmore-11-190

Line Cook

Part Time Senior Living Cook, Afternoon and Evenings

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