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Chef

at US Navy
Concord, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Daly, CA, 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

Sous Chef

at Aerotek
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $33.00

Exact $33.00

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

hospital insurance

hospital insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Health spending account

Health spending account

transportation benefits

transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
San Leandro, CA, 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

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Sushi Chef I

at Hana Group
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.18 - $21.00

Range $19.18 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Workplace safety programs

Workplace safety programs

Line Chef

at Berkeley
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Teppan Chef

at Benihana
Concord, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $20.00

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

competitive pay

competitive pay

Paid training

Paid training

Pastry Chef/Ice cream maker/Team Member-- Restaurant

at Philmore Creamery
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hourly pay plus tips

Hourly pay plus tips

Work in a friendly team environment

Work in a friendly team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Training and Development

Training and Development

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

Cook

at Carnelian Assisted Living
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401K Matching

401K Matching

Life insurance

Life insurance

overtime pay

overtime pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

sick leave

sick leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Transportation assistance

Transportation assistance

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units

Cook

at Red Lobster
Vallejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cake Decorator

at Costco
Concord, CA, USA|

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

hearing aid coverage

hearing aid coverage

behavioral health services

behavioral health services

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Operations Supervisor (Assembly)

at LSG Group
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $74,034.00 - $85,000.00

Range $74,034.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Safe working environment

Safe working environment

Pastry Commis

at Crenn Dining Group
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Sustainable work environment

Sustainable work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

inclusive workplace culture

inclusive workplace culture

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Pastry Prep Cook

at Atelier Crenn
Oakland, CA, USA|
Range $20.50 - $25.00

Range $20.50 - $25.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Sustainability initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Bourbon Steak - Pastry Cook

at Marriott
Alameda, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $31.82

Exact $31.82

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

meal discounts

meal discounts

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Food Prep Person

at Golden Corral
Concord, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Pastry Cook

at Safeway
San Ramon, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

A culture that promotes diversity and inclusion

A culture that promotes diversity and inclusion

Competitive wages within the industry

Competitive wages within the industry

flexible scheduling options

flexible scheduling options

Associate discounts on Safeway products

Associate discounts on Safeway products

Investment from leaders in ongoing training and career development

Investment from leaders in ongoing training and career development

Health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, 401k

Health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, 401k

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Vacation and Paid Time Off

17 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Berkeley, CA - June 2026

Browse 17 entry level Chef jobs in Berkeley, CA. 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 Berkeley, CA

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

Recent Entry Level Chef Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Chef positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Berkeley, CA

Entry level Chef pay in Berkeley, CA 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

Apply online for entry level Chef roles in Berkeley, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Berkeley, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Berkeley, CA 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

Frequent employers hiring entry level Chef roles in Berkeley, CA include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Berkeley, CA

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Berkeley, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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