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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

Sous Chef

at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Eastvale, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

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

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's - Anaheim
Eastvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Kitchen Staff

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Eastvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs

Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs

Access to discounted meals during shifts

Access to discounted meals during shifts

Industry-leading training programs and opportunities for continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programs and opportunities for continuous professional development

Clear pathways for advancement and career growth within our system

Clear pathways for advancement and career growth within our system

Enrollment in a 401(k) Retirement Plan

Enrollment in a 401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Cash Referral Program for bringing in great talent

Cash Referral Program for bringing in great talent

Opportunities for team recognition and participation in training contests

Opportunities for team recognition and participation in training contests

Involvement in community and charitable events

Involvement in community and charitable events

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

at Sam's Club
Corona, 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

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)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

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

Tuition assistance program

Tuition assistance program

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

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

Dishwasher | John Wayne Airport

at MISSION YOGURT INC
Lake Forest, CA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.50

From $13.50 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

401k plan

401k plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

employee meal program

employee meal program

Company paid airport employee parking or MTS EcoPass

Company paid airport employee parking or MTS EcoPass

28 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Orange, CA - May 2026

Browse 28 entry level Chef jobs in Orange, 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 Orange, CA

Employers in Orange, 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 Orange, CA

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

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Orange, CA

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

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Orange, CA

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