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Chef

at U.S. Navy
Santa Ana, 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

Chef

at U.S. Navy
Mission Viejo, 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
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

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $120.00

Exact $120.00

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

Part-time flexibility

Part-time flexibility

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Potential for long-term employment

Potential for long-term employment

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Respectful and appreciative household

Respectful and appreciative household

Chef

at U.S. Navy
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Consulting

Consulting

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
Santa Ana, CA, USA|
From $32,000.00 to $55,000.00

From $32,000.00 to $55,000.00

Salary

Salary

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

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

Banquets - Cook II

at Pasea Hotel & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Bakery Associate - Baker Buena Park/Cake Decorator

at 85°C Bakery Cafe
Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $20.50

From $20.00 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal plan

free meal plan

Free tea

Free tea

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

accelerated career advancement

accelerated career advancement

fun work environment

fun work environment

Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator South Gate

at 85°C Bakery Cafe
Downey, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $20.50

From $20.00 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal plan

free meal plan

Free tea

Free tea

20% off products off duty

20% off products off duty

employee referral program monetary incentive

employee referral program monetary incentive

accelerated career advancement

accelerated career advancement

fun work environment

fun work environment

Culinary Assistant Per Diem Days

at Kindred Hospital Brea
Brea, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.10 to $23.45

From $23.10 to $23.45

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

401(k)

401(k)

FSA

FSA

HSA

HSA

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $28.10

Exact $28.10

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Cake Decorator

at Costco
La Habra, 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

pharmacy benefits

pharmacy benefits

behavioral health support

behavioral health support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Banquets - Cook II

at BUSCH GROUP
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

32 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Garden Grove, CA - May 2026

Browse 32 entry level Chef jobs in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, CA

Employers in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, CA

Entry level Chef pay in Garden Grove, 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

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Garden Grove, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, CA include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Garden Grove, CA

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

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