Top 141 Entry level chef Jobs in California

In-Country H2B Chef: 2026-2027 Season
SUGAR BOWL RESORT —Norden, CA
- $20.80 - $31.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
Sous Chef
Casino M8trix —San Jose, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo —Escondido, CA
- $77,225 - $86,878 a year
- Email
- Research
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Free parking
- Wellness program
4d
Hibachi private Chef
LA Hibachi Social Club —Los Angeles, CA
- $200 - $500 a day
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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10d
Sous Chef of Recipe Development (US)
Nymbel Labs Pvt Ltd —San Mateo, CA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
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Culinary Research & Development Chef
The Cheesecake Factory —Calabasas Hills, CA
- $90,000 - $106,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Weekend Chef - Part Time
Casa Serena —Santa Barbara, CA
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
Chef - Temporary
Casa Serena —Santa Barbara, CA
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
4d
Sous Chef
Superba Food and Bread —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef - The Village Pub
Bacchus Management Group —Woodside, CA
- $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Kat's Kitchen —Berkeley, CA
- $58,180.74 - $70,067.13 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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5d
Sous Chef-Harvest Dining Hall
Cache Creek Casino Resort —Brooks, CA
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SOUS CHEFS FOR BUSY UPSCALE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Restaurants From Scratch —Palo Alto, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Alchemy —Murphys, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
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SUSHI CHEF & COOKS - TEMAKI ENCINITAS-HOURLY PLUS TIPS
Clique Hospitality San Diego —Encinitas, CA
- From $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
11d
Chef
Delicato Family Wines —Napa, CA
- $76,353.84 - $119,397.60 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Sushi Chef
Sushi Enya —Marina del Rey, CA
- From $18.04 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Restaurant
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Sushi Chef
Sushi Enya —Pasadena, CA
- From $18.04 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Restaurant
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Chef
Growth Management —Sherman Oaks, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Residential
Quick Apply
10d
Sushi Chef
Sushi Enya —Los Angeles, CA
- From $18.04 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Restaurant
Quick Apply

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In-Country H2B Chef: 2026-2027 Season

SUGAR BOWL RESORT -
Norden, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.80 - $31.00 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training
Paid housing
Employee assistance program
Tools provided
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Kitchen knives
Fine dining experience

Full Job Description

Season Dates: November 19, 2026 – April 18, 2027

Openings: 20 positions available

Sugar Bowl Corporation d/b/a Sugar Bowl Resort, located in Norden, California, seeks temporary Chefs to join our culinary team. Sugar Bowl is one of California's most beloved mountain destinations - a place where guests come to make memories and team members come to love what they do. We're currently seeking talented, passionate Chefs to bring exceptional culinary experiences to life season after season.

Beyond the line, our Chefs are leaders. You'll maintain the cleanliness and organization of your station and the kitchen as a whole, uphold all state and federal food safety and sanitation standards, and help inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure every meal is handled with care. Strong knife skills, the ability to execute recipes with precision, and a commitment to station standards are essential - as is contributing to ordering, inventory management, and kitchen sanitation audits as needed. You'll lead by example through your professionalism, grooming standards, and dedication to craft, delivering exceptional service to guests and teammates alike.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are:

You have a minimum of six (6) months of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume setting at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club

You are a skilled culinarian who brings precision, creativity, and passion to every plate - quality is never compromised in your kitchen

You have strong knife skills and the ability to execute recipes consistently and with confidence

You are a natural leader who sets the standard through professionalism, grooming, and dedication to craft

You thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments and hold yourself and those around you accountable

You are comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule

Personal transportation to and from the resort is your responsibility

What You’ll do:

Prepare season, and cook a full range of menu items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and house specialties

Execute all cooking techniques with confidence and consistency - sauté, grill, broil, bake, poach, fry, and braise

Craft house-made sauces, soups, and specialty items to recipe standards with attention to flavor, texture, and presentation

Execute complex plating and uphold the highest standards of food quality across every dish leaving your station

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of your station and the kitchen as a whole

Uphold all state and federal food safety and sanitation standards at all times

Assist with food preparation and serving area inspections to ensure every meal is handled with care

Contribute to ordering, inventory management, and kitchen sanitation audits as needed

Lead by example - mentor teammates, model professionalism, and support a positive kitchen culture

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and work on your feet for the duration of a full shift in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (supply deliveries, equipment, bulk ingredients)

Comfortable working in varying temperatures including hot cooking lines and cold storage areas

Manual dexterity and stamina required for repetitive tasks including chopping, slicing, and plating

Optional Housing:

Optional on-site housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis for workers relocating to begin employment.

Cost: $375.00 – $750.00 per month (utilities included); rate varies by room type and occupancy

Housing cost deducted in installments of half the monthly rate from the first two paychecks of each month

A refundable security deposit equal to half the monthly rate is required upon acceptance, paid directly to the employer

Security deposit refunded based on condition of housing upon departure

Travel & Transportation Assistance:

Sugar Bowl Resort is committed to supporting H-2B workers with travel costs as follows:

Workers who complete 50% of the contract period will be reimbursed for inbound transportation and subsistence from their place of recruitment to the resort

Upon completion of the work contract (or early dismissal by the employer), the employer will cover reasonable return transportation and subsistence costs

All inbound transportation and subsistence costs will be reimbursed within the first work week

All outbound transportation and subsistence costs will be reimbursed during the last workweek

Reimbursement based on the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved

Daily subsistence during travel: $16.78 per day; up to $68.00 per day with receipts

H-2B Program Information:

H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and government-mandated fees (excluding passport fees)

The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths (3/4) of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period

The employer will provide all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job at no charge to the worker

All legally required paycheck deductions will be made

A pre-employment background check is required and completed at the employer's expense

On-the-job training is provided

Winter Benefits:

Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Free ski and tubing passes for employees

Free ski passes for dependents

50% off food at our restaurants

Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends

Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations

Hotel discounts

Employee ski reciprocal programs

Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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entry level chef jobs in california

In-Country H2B Chef: 2026-2027 Season

Sous Chef

Sous Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Hibachi private Chef

Sous Chef of Recipe Development (US)

Culinary Research & Development Chef

Weekend Chef - Part Time

Chef - Temporary

Sous Chef

Sous Chef - The Village Pub

Sous Chef

Sous Chef-Harvest Dining Hall

SOUS CHEFS FOR BUSY UPSCALE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Sous Chef/Line Cook

SUSHI CHEF & COOKS - TEMAKI ENCINITAS-HOURLY PLUS TIPS

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Sushi Chef

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