Top 100 Lead cook Jobs in Valencia Ca

Senior Food Service Manager
UCLA Health —West Hills, CA
- $68,400 - $136,000 a year
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Writing skills
6d
Culinary Field Chef
Vallarta Supermarkets —Santa Clarita, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mileage reimbursement
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Heart of House Lead (Canyon Country, CA)
Buffalo Wild Wings —Santa Clarita, CA
- $19.00 - $23.12 an hour
- Mid-level
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
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CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISING COOK (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
California Correctional Health Care Services —Los Angeles County, CA
- $917.20 - $1,127.80 a month
- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Cooking
- Mid-level
Lead Cook CA
The Vered —Encino, CA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Maintenance
- English
- Mid-level
Executive Sous Chef for Events
Los Angeles Restaurant Group —Sherman Oaks, CA
- $42 - $45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Flexible schedule
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11d
Events Sous Chef
Hope The Mission —North Hills, CA
- $70,304 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
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SENIOR COOK / NORTH COUNTY
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $47,961.84 - $64,628.88 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
SENIOR COOK
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $47,961.84 - $64,628.88 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Team Leader
Jack In The Box —Castaic, CA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —Westlake Village, CA
- $21.43 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Clarita, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Email
- Restaurant management
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Jack in the Box - TEAM LEADER
Feast Enterprises —Valencia, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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13d
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living —Simi Valley, CA
- $18.50 - $23.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
El Pollo Loco Shift Leader 3936
Waldorf Restaurant Group —Castaic, CA
- $21 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Lead Cook
Luna Grill —Stevenson Ranch, CA
- $13 - $24 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- English
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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15h
Cook 3
Porter Valley Country Club —Northridge, CA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
RIO VISTA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY —North Hollywood, CA
- $77,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Hotel
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Dietary Cook
Epic Healthcare —Los Angeles, CA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Fair chance
- 1 year
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Events Cook I
Hope The Mission —North Hills, CA
- $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 3 years
Quick Apply

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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
6 days ago

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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