Top 22 Chefs and head cooks Jobs in Oakland, Ca

Sous Chef
International House at UC Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $37.01 - $38.46 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- English
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Shelter Cook
Society St. Vincent De Paul Alameda —Oakland, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Customer service
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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
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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EVENT HEAD CHEF / EVENT KITCHEN CAPTAIN
Betty Zlatchin Catering and Events —San Francisco, CA
- $33 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
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Opening Team at Petit Crenn Melbourne | Culinary
Crenn Dining Group —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
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Exec. Sous chef
Gate Group —San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Burma Love —San Francisco, CA
- $19.61 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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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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Sous Chef
Mare Island Brewing Co. —Benicia, CA
- $68,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line cook / Sous chef
ISA RESTAURANT —San Francisco, CA
- $22 - $34 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
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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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Line Cook / Food Prep
Good Day Cafe —Vallejo, CA
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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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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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
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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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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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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Sous Chef

International House at UC Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$37.01 - $38.46 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Family leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

English
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs

Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef is a kitchen leadership role responsible for overseeing the dining unit operations and menus served at International House. This position uses leadership and judgment skills as an experienced food service professional who is able to identify and resolve quality assurance issues effectively. This role also creates, inspects, and audits dining unit meal services for menu quality, consistency, adherence to food safety guidelines, production safety, and food cost accuracy. This role is ideal for a team player who can act as a player-coach in a fast-paced and multicultural cuisine kitchen.

The Sous Chef position will also prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with daily and weekly menu and special item production requirements. This role assigns and oversees production, preparation, and sanitation tasks to subordinates. Assures that all foods are delivered and presented in an eye-appealing manner while meeting all SERVE-Safe and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Development

Supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Monitors employee performance, communicates performance concerns to the Food Service Supervisor, UC Berkeley Administrative leadership, and Human Resources, and supports efforts to address performance issues through coaching, corrective action, and progressive discipline, as appropriate.
Directs the daily work of Cooks by assigning tasks and coordinating workflow in collaboration with the Food Service Supervisor to ensure timely and efficient food production and service.
Support staff development through training in culinary techniques, safety practices, and customer service.
Participates in employment interviews and makes hiring recommendations. As needed, recommends position changes for dining staff.

Kitchen Operations

Oversee kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and service.
Manage food inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost controls to maintain budget targets.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, handling and storage of food and food equipment use and standards.
Responsible for the direct supervision of subordinates in food preparation, cleaning and cutting of raw foods, spice mixing, seasoning, frying and roasting, using specified temperatures, methods and equipment.
Responsible for food orders in conjunction with the Head Chef.

Menu Development

Train staff and ensure high standards for menu execution, food preparation, recipe adherence and presentation, and kitchen operations.
Plan and execute daily menus, special events, and culturally diverse meals that reflect the diverse community at I-House.
Develop seasonal and themed menus with an emphasis on freshness, nutritional balance and global culinary traditions.

Catering & Special Events

Prepare and assist in designing and executing catering menus to meet the needs of a diverse clientele.
Collaborate with the Events and Catering team to perform catering services for all I-House events

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience is required.

Strong verbal and written communication in the English language, demonstrates active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.
Demonstrated experience in preparing international cuisines and accommodating diverse dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, etc.).
Strong knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen management, and inventory control.
Intermediate computer skills.
Experience managing and motivating a diverse kitchen staff.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding.

Ability to lead and direct in a unionized environment.

Working Conditions

This role requires work on some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment with extended periods of standing, up to 6 to 8 hours.
Ability to lift 25-30 pounds on a regular basis when cooking.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, full-time (40-50 hours per week)
Pay range: $37.01 - $38.46 paid hourly, eligible for overtime
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits: I-House offers a robust and competitive benefits package for employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development support. In addition, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Retirement: Eligible employees may participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan. I-House offers a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation and an additional employer non-elective contribution for eligible employees, in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Time-off: Paid vacation totaling 18 days of accrual in the first year (with accrual increasing after 5 years), paid sick time, 14 paid holidays, and generous family leave and accommodations.
Location: This role requires on-site presence and engagement with staff, leadership, and stakeholders. No remote work options are available for this role.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in person in Berkeley, CA.

International House is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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