Top 191 Kitchen assistant Jobs in San Marcos, Ca

Assistant Catering Pastry Chef
Private —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for advancement
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Assistant General Manager
El Pueblo Mexican Food —Del Mar, CA
- $70,612.43 - $72,361.20 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Assistant Manager
Rubio’s Coastal Grill —Oceanside, CA
- $62,000 - $67,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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Pastry Supervisor / Head Baker (FT) (AM/PM)
Bahia Resort Hotel —San Diego, CA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Free parking
- Health savings account
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El Pollo Loco Shift Leader/Assistant Manager 3564
WKS Restaurant Group —San Diego, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Assistant
Wedding Day Catering, LLC —Vista, CA
- $20 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Admin Assistant
Meletis & Munsch —San Diego, CA
- Office
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
DISHWASHER - FRONTWAVE ARENA
Levy Sector —Oceanside, CA
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Steward
GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL SERVICES LP —Carlsbad, CA
- $19.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Host
Applebee's —Escondido, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Busser
PF Changs —Carlsbad, CA
- $16.90 - $18.90 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Cash register
- Guest services
- Paid training
- Health insurance
FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (PART TIME)
Eurest —Carlsbad, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Café
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Catering Kitchen Assistant
Wedgewood Weddings —Temecula, CA
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Assistant Pastry Chef
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort —Carlsbad, CA
- $56,800 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Nutrition Services Assistant- Food Services $17.88 - $21.72
Carlsbad Unified School District —Carlsbad, CA
- $17.88 - $21.72 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Public school
- Food Handler Certification
- Paid time off
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Line 3-4 Cook
Rubio’s Coastal Grill —San Marcos, CA
- $20.00 - $21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Basic math
- English
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DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)
Restaurant Associates —San Diego, CA
- $19.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Food service experience
- Restaurant
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Administrative & Facilities Associate
Inseego —San Diego, CA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
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Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)
CSC Generation —Carlsbad, CA
- $16.90 - $17.98 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Guest services
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Server Assistant- Part time, Hell's Kitchen (Harrah's SoCal)
Caesars Entertainment —Valley Center, CA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Restaurant
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Assistant Catering Pastry Chef

Private -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$25 - $28 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Quality management standards in production
Maintaining an organized workspace
Pastry chef experience
High-volume production experience
Pastry preparation
Cross-functional communication
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Pastry Lead / Assistant Pastry Chef

Position Summary

The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in the daily production of desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty items for catering and restaurant operations. This position is production-focused, with increasing opportunities to learn ordering, inventory, costing, and department leadership as proficiency is demonstrated.

The ideal candidate is efficient, organized, eager to learn, and capable of producing consistent, high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities (Current Focus)

Daily Production (75%)

Execute daily production lists independently.
Prepare cakes, cookies, brownies, bars, mousses, fillings, frostings, panna cottas, tarts, breads, and plated dessert components.
Scale recipes accurately.
Follow standardized recipes and production procedures.
Maintain production schedules and deadlines.
Ensure consistent quality and presentation.
Properly label, date, and store products.
Assist with event packing and organization.

Kitchen Organization (15%)

Maintain clean and organized workstations.
Rotate inventory using FIFO.
Keep refrigeration, freezers, and dry storage organized.
Wash and maintain pastry equipment.
Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages.
Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries.

Quality Control (10%)

Follow company plating and packaging standards.
Portion products consistently.
Monitor freshness and shelf life.
Report quality concerns immediately.
Help reduce waste through proper handling and storage.

Growth Opportunities

As competency and reliability are demonstrated, additional responsibilities may include:

Phase 2

Weekly inventory
Vendor orders
Production planning
Event setup and execution

Phase 3

Recipe costing
Recipe development
Food cost management
Vendor communication
Production scheduling
Menu planning
Supervising pastry staff
Participation in production meetings
Department operations in the Executive Pastry Chef’s absence

Qualifications

Required

2 to 5 years of professional pastry experience
Strong foundational pastry skills
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Preferred

Catering experience
High-volume production experience
Leadership experience
Experience with cakes, plated desserts, and bread production
Basic Excel or inventory management knowledge

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

The successful candidate will:

Complete daily production with minimal supervision.
Produce consistent, high-quality products.
Stay organized and maintain a clean workstation.
Learn all department recipes and production standards.
Demonstrate reliability, urgency, and attention to detail.
Work collaboratively with the culinary team.
Take initiative by identifying production needs before being asked.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

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kitchen assistant jobs in san marcos, ca

Assistant Catering Pastry Chef

Assistant General Manager

Assistant Manager

Pastry Supervisor / Head Baker (FT) (AM/PM)

El Pollo Loco Shift Leader/Assistant Manager 3564

Kitchen Assistant

Admin Assistant

DISHWASHER - FRONTWAVE ARENA

Kitchen Steward

Host

Busser

FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (PART TIME)

Catering Kitchen Assistant

Assistant Pastry Chef

Nutrition Services Assistant- Food Services $17.88 - $21.72

Line 3-4 Cook

DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)

Administrative & Facilities Associate

Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

Server Assistant- Part time, Hell's Kitchen (Harrah's SoCal)

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