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Chef at U.S. Navy

Bellflower, 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

Chef at U.S. Navy

Whittier, 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

Chef at U.S. Navy

Whittier, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Downey, 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)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef at Marriott

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

SUSHI/CHEF at Ralphs

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.07 to $23.10

From $18.07 to $23.10

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

SUSHI/CHEF at Ralphs

Marina del Rey, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.01 to $23.60

From $18.01 to $23.60

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pantry Chef at Aramark

South Gate, CA, USA|
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

Kitchen Manager / Chef at NORMS

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook at South County Concepts, Inc

Alhambra, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26,000.00 to $38,000.00

From $26,000.00 to $38,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook at Dhillon Foods Inc

Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Sushi - Clerk at Good Food Holdings

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.25 to $23.00

From $20.25 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)

Paid Weekly

Paid Weekly

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

employee discount

employee discount

Footwear credit

Footwear credit

Pastry Prep Cook - FT / LA Commissary at Tartine

Lakewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

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)

Hourly rate

Hourly rate

full-time employment

full-time employment

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Professional Development

Professional Development

safe work environment

safe work environment

Team-based atmosphere

Team-based atmosphere

Cake Decorator - Part Time at Whole Foods

South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $30.20

From $18.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health support programs

Health support programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.59

Exact $25.59

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Pastry Cook at Redbird

Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hands-on experience

hands-on experience

team collaboration

team collaboration

learning opportunities

learning opportunities

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Exposure to event catering

Exposure to event catering

Skill development

Skill development

Creative work setting

Creative work setting

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Family care leave

Family care leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Live Better U education program

Live Better U education program

Cook B - Tiger Cooler at Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.75 to $21.65

From $20.75 to $21.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Cake Decorator at Costco

Signal Hill, 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

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k)

401(k)

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Fountain Valley, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $29.00

From $21.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

(USA) Cake Decorator PT at Sam's Club

El Monte, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.00

From $18.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Family care leave

Family care leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Posted 2 months ago

Chef at U.S. Navy

Bellflower, 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

Posted 2 months ago

Chef at U.S. Navy

Whittier, 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

Posted 2 months ago

Chef at U.S. Navy

Whittier, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Posted 8 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Downey, 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)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Posted 15 days ago

Executive Chef at Marriott

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Posted 2 months ago

SUSHI/CHEF at Ralphs

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.07 to $23.10

From $18.07 to $23.10

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 2 months ago

SUSHI/CHEF at Ralphs

Marina del Rey, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.01 to $23.60

From $18.01 to $23.60

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 13 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

South Gate, CA, USA|
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 2 months ago

Kitchen Manager / Chef at NORMS

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at South County Concepts, Inc

Alhambra, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26,000.00 to $38,000.00

From $26,000.00 to $38,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 8 hours ago

Cook at Dhillon Foods Inc

Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Posted 8 days ago

Sushi - Clerk at Good Food Holdings

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.25 to $23.00

From $20.25 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)

Paid Weekly

Paid Weekly

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

employee discount

employee discount

Footwear credit

Footwear credit

Posted 2 months ago

Pastry Prep Cook - FT / LA Commissary at Tartine

Lakewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

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)

Hourly rate

Hourly rate

full-time employment

full-time employment

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Professional Development

Professional Development

safe work environment

safe work environment

Team-based atmosphere

Team-based atmosphere

Posted 8 hours ago

Cake Decorator - Part Time at Whole Foods

South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $30.20

From $18.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health support programs

Health support programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Posted 17 days ago

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.59

Exact $25.59

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Posted 19 days ago

Pastry Cook at Redbird

Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hands-on experience

hands-on experience

team collaboration

team collaboration

learning opportunities

learning opportunities

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Exposure to event catering

Exposure to event catering

Skill development

Skill development

Creative work setting

Creative work setting

Posted 2 months ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Family care leave

Family care leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Live Better U education program

Live Better U education program

Posted 2 months ago

Cook B - Tiger Cooler at Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.75 to $21.65

From $20.75 to $21.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Cake Decorator at Costco

Signal Hill, 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

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k)

401(k)

Posted 2 months ago

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Fountain Valley, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $29.00

From $21.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 3 months ago

(USA) Cake Decorator PT at Sam's Club

El Monte, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.00

From $18.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Family care leave

Family care leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

31 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Downey, CA - April 2026

Browse 31 entry level Chef jobs in Downey, 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 Downey, CA

Employers in Downey, CA 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 Downey, CA

Entry level Chef pay in Downey, 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 Downey, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Downey, CA

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

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Downey, CA

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Downey, CA offer Parental leave, Vision Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.