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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

South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Professional Development

Professional Development

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

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

Executive Chef at Marriott

Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

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

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

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)

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

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Glendora, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase

stock purchase

Payment for life insurance

Payment for 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

Voting leave

Voting leave

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

Company paid education program

Company paid education program

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

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

(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

Cook, Part Time Day at Adventist Health

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.03 to $30.01

From $24.03 to $30.01

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Chef

Bellflower, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

The Culinary Specialist (CS) rating within the United States Navy is a vital and prestigious role responsible for operating and managing Navy messes and living quarters established to subsist and accommodate Navy personnel. Known colloquially aboard ships as the "mess decks," the dining areas where Culinary Specialists work are often considered the "heart of the ship." The morale of the crew significantly depends on the high-quality food preparation and service these professionals provide. Culinary Specialists are essential on every Navy ship and shore base, playing a critical role in sustaining personnel through expert culinary service and management of food-related operations.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • legally authorized to work in the United States
  • able to meet physical fitness standards
  • willing to commit to military service contract as commissioned officer in the Navy
  • able to work in demanding and fast-paced environments
  • able to follow strict safety and hygiene protocols
  • good team worker

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in food preparation and culinary arts
  • ability to work well in teams
  • strong arithmetic and verbal skills
  • interest in nutrition and culinary arts
  • ability to perform detailed work accurately
  • ability to follow instructions
  • experience maintaining accurate records
  • good interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Preparing menus and ordering the quantities and types of food items necessary to prepare meals
  • operating kitchen and dining facilities
  • maintaining subsistence inventories and financial records
  • serving as personal food service specialists in commanding officers and admirals messes
  • operating and managing shipboard living quarters and shore-based hotel-type quarters
  • serving as a flight attendant aircrewman

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 5 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 13 days ago

Executive Chef at Marriott

South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Professional Development

Professional Development

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

Posted 12 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 13 days ago

Executive Chef at Marriott

Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

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 10 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 1 month 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 5 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

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Glendora, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase

stock purchase

Payment for life insurance

Payment for 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

Voting leave

Voting leave

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

Company paid education program

Company paid education program

Posted 15 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

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 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

Posted 3 months ago

Cook, Part Time Day at Adventist Health

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.03 to $30.01

From $24.03 to $30.01

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

16 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Pasadena, CA - April 2026

Browse 16 entry level Chef jobs in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, CA

Employers in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, CA

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

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Pasadena, CA

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

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Pasadena, CA

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

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