Top 1277 Assistant cook Jobs in California

Assistant Dining Facility Manager – Fort Irwin
Food Services Inc of Gainesville —Fort Irwin, CA
- From $48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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General Manager
EL Pollo Loco —Torrance, CA
- $27 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Manager (Mira Mesa)
Gen Korean BBQ —San Diego, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Manager in Training (Gen Tustin)
Gen Korean BBQ —Tustin, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Assistant (Tiger Cooler)
Occidental College —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.42 an hour
- Temporary
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- English
Lead Line Cook
Salted —Hayward, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
FISD —Irvine, CA
- $19.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Serving
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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General Manager
EL Pollo Loco —Cathedral City, CA
- $27 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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General Manager
EL Pollo Loco —Los Angeles, CA
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Assistant (Marketplace)
Occidental College —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.42 an hour
- Temporary
- ServSafe
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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EL Pollo Loco —Compton, CA
- $27 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cook assistant
Taste OfThatAve —Los Angeles, CA
- $24.75 - $29.80 an hour
- Contract
- Quality control
- Fair chance
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Cook, Dining Services
University of California, Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $26.85 - $34.01 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Maintenance
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Cook (AM)
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel —Los Angeles, CA
- $30.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
Flik Hospitality Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $32.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Serving
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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3d
Cook
Levy Sector —Los Angeles, CA
- $34.06 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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2d
Pantry Cook
Levy Sector —Los Angeles, CA
- $30.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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2d
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
PREP COOK (PART TIME)
Bon Appetit —Sunnyvale, CA
- $35.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Serving
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Children's Center Cook
Chabot - Las Positas Community College District —Hayward, CA
- $2,876.56 - $3,016.41 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Math
- Preschool
- Children
- COVID-19 protective measures

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Assistant Dining Facility Manager – Fort Irwin

Food Services Inc of Gainesville
Fort Irwin, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $48,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Computer operation
Staff supervision
Teamwork
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Team leadership
Computer literacy
Spreadsheets
Sanitation
In-person customer service
Kitchen manager experience
Records management
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Meal preparation
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Food preparation
Computer skills
Management reporting
Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Assistant Dining Facility Manager – Fort Irwin

Location: Fort Irwin, California
Salary: $48,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Food Service Inc. of Gainesville

About the Position

Food Service Inc. of Gainesville is seeking a dependable and experienced Assistant Dining Facility Manager to support daily operations at a military dining facility located at Fort Irwin, California.

The Assistant Dining Facility Manager will work closely with the Dining Facility Manager to supervise employees, coordinate meal service, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, control labor, and ensure the facility operates efficiently and in accordance with company and contract requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $48,000
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Professional training and advancement opportunities

Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Dining Facility Operations

Assist the Dining Facility Manager with the daily operation of the facility.
Help coordinate food preparation, meal service, sanitation, and closing activities.
Ensure the facility is properly staffed and prepared for each meal period.
Monitor workflow throughout the facility and respond to operational needs.
Provide hands-on assistance when staffing shortages or unexpected issues occur.
Help ensure meals begin and end according to established schedules.
Maintain a professional, organized, and mission-focused work environment.

Employee Supervision

Supervise cooks, food service workers, cashiers, dining room personnel, and other assigned employees.
Assign daily duties and ensure employees understand their responsibilities.
Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate menus, staffing assignments, safety concerns, and operational priorities.
Monitor attendance, punctuality, uniforms, productivity, teamwork, and customer service.
Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching to current staff.
Address employee concerns and performance issues professionally.
Assist with scheduling, interviewing, onboarding, and employee evaluations.
Lead by example and maintain a visible management presence throughout operations.

Food Quality and Service

Monitor food quality, appearance, temperature, portion size, and presentation.
Ensure employees follow approved menus, standardized recipes, and portion-control requirements.
Inspect serving lines before and during meal periods.
Ensure food is fresh, properly stocked, and maintained at required temperatures.
Correct food quality or service issues promptly.
Help control food waste, overproduction, and improper portioning.
Promote courteous, efficient, and professional customer service.

Food Safety and Sanitation

Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, military, and company requirements.
Verify that required food temperatures and sanitation records are completed accurately.
Inspect food preparation areas, serving lines, dining areas, storage rooms, refrigeration units, and equipment.
Ensure employees follow proper handwashing, glove use, hygiene, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready dining facility.
Correct sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety concerns immediately.
Support internal quality-control inspections, health inspections, and government evaluations.

Inventory and Supply Control

Assist with monitoring food, supply, chemical, and equipment inventory.
Inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, quantity, condition, and proper temperature.
Ensure products are properly labeled, dated, rotated, and stored.
Help maintain first-in, first-out inventory practices.
Report shortages, damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and equipment problems.
Assist with inventory counts and supply ordering.
Help reduce waste, product loss, and unnecessary operating costs.

Administrative Responsibilities

Assist with employee scheduling, attendance records, labor-hour monitoring, and payroll documentation.
Review menus, anticipated meal counts, staffing needs, and operational schedules.
Complete or review production records, temperature logs, sanitation records, and management reports.
Maintain accurate and organized facility documentation.
Document operational concerns, employee issues, safety problems, and corrective actions.
Communicate regularly with the Dining Facility Manager and company leadership.
Assist with preparation for meetings, inspections, training, and special events.
Assume responsibility for facility operations when the Dining Facility Manager is unavailable.

Required Qualifications

At least two years of supervisory or management experience in food service, hospitality, institutional dining, or a related environment.
Experience supervising employees in a fast-paced operation.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, customer service, and basic food service procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond calmly to operational issues.
Ability to complete records, reports, and basic administrative tasks accurately.
Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, scheduling, and electronic reporting.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and varying schedules based on operational needs.
Ability to meet military installation access and background-screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Shift Manager, Dining Facility Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor, or Food Service Manager.
Experience in a military dining facility, government food service operation, institutional kitchen, hospital, university, correctional facility, or other high-volume environment.
ServSafe Manager Certification or another recognized food protection manager certification.
Experience with labor scheduling, inventory control, production records, and quality assurance.
Experience supervising union employees is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive food service duties.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work around heat, steam, refrigeration, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site management position. Work hours may vary based on meal schedules, staffing requirements, inspections, training, special events, and operational needs.

The Assistant Dining Facility Manager must be available to work a flexible schedule and may be required to open or close the facility.

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume detailing your food service, supervisory, management, and customer service experience.

Food Service Inc. of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training

Work Location: In person

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