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Pantry Chef

at Aramark
El Cajon, 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)

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

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
El Cajon, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

SUSHI/CHEF

at The Kroger Co. Careers
San Diego, CA, USA|
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

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

SUSHI/CHEF

at Ralphs
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.45 - $23.47

Range $17.45 - $23.47

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Worker’s compensation

Worker’s compensation

Sushi Chef at FAR EAST SUSHI INC El Cajon, CA

at FAR EAST SUSHI INC
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

training provided

training provided

team environment

team environment

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Dietary and Food Cook

at NeuroRestorative
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $30.00

Range $19.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Central Kitchen Cook

at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.23 - $25.79

Range $20.23 - $25.79

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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Cook II-Fine Dining

at Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Career Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Cook II-Banquet

at Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level

at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $41,863.00 - $112,415.00

Range $41,863.00 - $112,415.00

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

overtime pay

overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook I-Team Member Dining Room

at Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

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

Cook I Overnight-Bingo

at Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Career Development

wellness programs

wellness programs

Line Cook

at Ruth's Chris
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $25.50

Range $17.75 - $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Cook - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

at Enterprise
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $25.00

Range $23.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401k

401k

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Discounted hotel rates

Discounted hotel rates

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook

at SSP
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.85

Exact $23.85

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee Meal Plan

Employee Meal Plan

full benefits

full benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

401K with company match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Competitive hourly wage plus tips

Competitive hourly wage plus tips

Echo Sonographer I - Per Diem - 8-Hour Day Shift (Inpatient)

at CEDARS-SINAI
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $50.50 - $51.49

Range $50.50 - $51.49

Full-time

Full-time

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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Pastry Cook

at Marriott International, Inc
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $27.20

Exact $27.20

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Butcher

at Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $25.50

Range $17.75 - $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

other discounts

other discounts

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

19 Entry Level Chef Jobs in El Cajon, CA - July 2026

Browse 19 entry level Chef jobs in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA

Employers in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA

Entry level Chef pay in El Cajon, CA typically ranges from $39,500 per year to $62,400 per year, with average earnings near $48,900 per year or $23.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $39,500 per year
  • Average wage: $48,900 per year or $23.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Chef roles in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA include:

  • NeuroRestorative
  • La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

Chef Job Benefits and Perks in El Cajon, CA

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

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