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Pantry Chef at Aramark

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Bakery Chef at Marriott

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Time off with pay

Time off with pay

sick leave

sick leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Sushi Chef - Uchiko Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $16.27 to $48.00

From $16.27 to $48.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Assistant Pastry Chef at Kneaders

Thornton, CO, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

discounts

discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tips

Tips

Bakery Chef at Marriott

Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Pizza Chef(06205) - 2600 East St at Domino's Pizza

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash tips paid daily

Cash tips paid daily

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Training and certification programs

Training and certification programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Line Cook - Uchiko Denver Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer-matched 401k

Employer-matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Pastry Cook III at Marriott International, Inc

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.65

Exact $23.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free parking

Free parking

free meal

free meal

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Pastry Assistant at White Lodging

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

End of season bonus

End of season bonus

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cake Decorator - Full Time at Whole Foods

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.50 to $31.50

From $20.50 to $31.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $31.00

From $23.00 to $31.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Baking Specialist at Marriott

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

paid leave

paid leave

sick days

sick days

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Baker at Albertsons

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.61

From $17.50 to $25.61

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

associate discounts

associate discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Future Interest at Chef Ann Foundation

Boulder, CO, USA|Remote
From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Group Life Insurance

Group Life Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

403(b) retirement plan with match

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Sabbatical leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Entry Level Cook at White Lodging

Broomfield, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Pantry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Benefits

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities services, proudly serving millions of customers across 15 countries every day. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community partnership, Aramark delivers high-quality, innovative solutions that enrich the lives of customers, partners, and communities worldwide. As an equal opportunity employer, Aramark fosters an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and all individuals are treated with fairness and respect regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. The company emphasizes a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous development, enabling employees to reach their full potential... Show More

Job Requirements

  • a high school diploma or equivalent is recommended but not obligatory
  • former exposure to culinary tasks or a related cooking role
  • firm grasp of cooking techniques and food preparation principles
  • awareness of sanitation practices and food safety regulations
  • food safety certification if not already secured
  • elementary math skills
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to collaborate well with others

Job Qualifications

  • former exposure to culinary tasks or a related cooking role
  • firm grasp of the fundamentals of cooking techniques and principles of food preparation
  • awareness of sanitation practices and food safety regulations
  • obtain the essential certification for food safety, if not already secured
  • elementary math and numerical counting proficiencies
  • effective communication skills and a proficient aptitude for collaboration
  • a high school diploma or a comparable qualification is recommended but not obligatory

Job Duties

  • follow standardized recipes and guidelines to cook and serve various meals
  • establish workstations by arranging essential ingredients and tools
  • get ingredients ready through chopping, trimming, measuring, mixing, and more
  • safely operate a range of kitchen tools and appliances, including knives, ovens, stovetops, and mixers, to prevent accidents or injuries
  • make meals by using methods such as baking, broiling, roasting, and steaming to cook various dishes
  • follow established norms to layout, decorate, and serve food to meet presentation requirements
  • observe all the necessary food safety protocols and ensure proper food storage
  • keep kitchen areas, implements, and utensils sanitized and free from pathogens
  • provide exceptional customer service while radiating a positive attitude
  • abide by the safety and sanitation policies enforced by Aramark
  • preserve the security of company holdings

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 10 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Posted 14 days ago

Bakery Chef at Marriott

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Time off with pay

Time off with pay

sick leave

sick leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Posted 2 days ago

Sushi Chef - Uchiko Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $16.27 to $48.00

From $16.27 to $48.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Posted 15 days ago

Assistant Pastry Chef at Kneaders

Thornton, CO, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

discounts

discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tips

Tips

Posted 13 days ago

Bakery Chef at Marriott

Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Pizza Chef(06205) - 2600 East St at Domino's Pizza

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash tips paid daily

Cash tips paid daily

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Training and certification programs

Training and certification programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Posted 2 days ago

Line Cook - Uchiko Denver Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer-matched 401k

Employer-matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Posted 7 days ago

Pastry Cook III at Marriott International, Inc

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.65

Exact $23.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free parking

Free parking

free meal

free meal

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Posted 8 days ago

Pastry Assistant at White Lodging

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

End of season bonus

End of season bonus

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 8 days ago

Cake Decorator - Full Time at Whole Foods

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.50 to $31.50

From $20.50 to $31.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Posted 13 days ago

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $31.00

From $23.00 to $31.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Posted 14 days ago

Baking Specialist at Marriott

Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

paid leave

paid leave

sick days

sick days

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Posted 19 days ago

Baker at Albertsons

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.61

From $17.50 to $25.61

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

associate discounts

associate discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 24 days ago

Future Interest at Chef Ann Foundation

Boulder, CO, USA|Remote
From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Group Life Insurance

Group Life Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

403(b) retirement plan with match

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Sabbatical leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 1 month ago

Entry Level Cook at White Lodging

Broomfield, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

17 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Arvada, CO - April 2026

Browse 17 entry level Chef jobs in Arvada, CO. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Chef Jobs in Arvada, CO

Employers in Arvada, CO are actively hiring entry level Chef staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Chef Openings

There has been 1 jobs for Chef positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Arvada, CO

Entry level Chef pay in Arvada, CO typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Arvada, CO

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Arvada, CO create steady demand for entry level Chef positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Chef Roles

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    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Arvada, CO

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Arvada, CO offer Dental Insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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