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DELI/STORE CHEF at Ralphs

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.13

Exact $24.13

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Financial Coaching

Financial Coaching

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

training programs

training programs

career growth

career growth

Sushi - Clerk at Good Food Holdings

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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 plan

401k plan

weekly pay

weekly pay

employee discount

employee discount

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Work footwear credit

Work footwear credit

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.25 to $23.65

From $21.25 to $23.65

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

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DELI/STORE CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.13
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Financial Coaching
associate discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
training programs
career growth

Job Description

Ralphs is a prominent grocery store chain based in California and has been a part of The Kroger Company since their merger in 1998. With over 180 stores serving customers throughout the state, Ralphs is dedicated to providing an exceptional shopping experience rooted in variety, quality, and community connection. As a member of the Kroger family of companies, Ralphs emphasizes bringing diverse teams together, united by a passion for food and people, aiming to nurture the human spirit through outstanding products and services.

The company prides itself on innovation and a heartfelt commitment to customers, communities, and each associate,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Current food handlers permit once employed

Job Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Chef skills
  • Retail experience
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Job Duties

  • Promote trust and respect among associates
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • Communicate verbally with customers and store personnel
  • Clean and maintain sanitation to company standards and health department regulations
  • Prepare all food products to established standards and recipes
  • Prepare signs and price product in cases
  • Determine needs and prepare daily shopping list
  • Shop for products and ring through check stand
  • Wash dishes, clean and maintain sanitation in work area
  • Set up and maintain stock conditions and appearances in cases
  • Prepare, place, and maintain garnishes in cases
  • Code date products properly, monitor and remove out of date products
  • Load and transport product to proper locations for stocking
  • Assist customers on the Deli counter
  • Implement price changes and monitor integrity
  • Reset cases as necessary
  • Sharpen knives properly
  • Stock supplies and ingredients to proper locations
  • Analyze cost for new recipes to determine profitability
  • Compute weekly purchases and communicate to Deli manager
  • Direct Deli personnel in Chef duties
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

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Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 3 months ago

DELI/STORE CHEF at Ralphs

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.13

Exact $24.13

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Financial Coaching

Financial Coaching

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

training programs

training programs

career growth

career growth

Posted 1 month ago

Sushi - Clerk at Good Food Holdings

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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 plan

401k plan

weekly pay

weekly pay

employee discount

employee discount

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Work footwear credit

Work footwear credit

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.25 to $23.65

From $21.25 to $23.65

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

3 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Carlsbad, CA - April 2026

Browse 3 entry level Chef jobs in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA

Employers in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA

Entry level Chef pay in Carlsbad, CA typically ranges from $50,200 per year to $50,200 per year, with average earnings near $49,900 per year or $24 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $50,200 per year
  • Average wage: $49,900 per year or $24 per hour
  • Highest wage: $50,200 per year

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Carlsbad, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA include:

  • Ralphs

Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Carlsbad, CA

Many entry level Chef jobs in Carlsbad, CA offer flexible scheduling, Employee assistance program, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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