Chef Jobs in Salem, OR

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There are currently 41 Chef jobs in Salem, OR hiring this August 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Chef in Salem offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Chef work in your area, Chef jobs close to you, or local Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Chef Jobs Near You in Salem, OR

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 41 Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Chef Jobs in Salem, OR

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Chef

at
Running Y Resort
5500 Running Y Rd, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA|Onsite
Starting from $70,000.00

Starting from $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Bonuses

Bonuses

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Regional Chef

at
Aramark
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Executive Chef

at
Aramark
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Food Fanatic Chef

at
US Foods, Inc.
Salem, OR, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $18.00 - $33.25

Range $18.00 - $33.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Food Production Chef

at
Aramark
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

Executive Chef

at
Reach Recruiting
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,500.00 - $90,300.00

Range $65,500.00 - $90,300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Opportunity to lead culinary operations for a premier multi-concept hospitality destination

Opportunity to lead culinary operations for a premier multi-concept hospitality destination

Career growth with an innovative and expanding hospitality group

Career growth with an innovative and expanding hospitality group

Creative input and influence across multiple restaurant concepts

Creative input and influence across multiple restaurant concepts

Supportive ownership and leadership team

Supportive ownership and leadership team

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance incentives

Performance incentives

Regional Chef

at
Aramark
Eugene, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Executive Chef

at
PRS Management, Inc.
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Discounted transportation or parking

Discounted transportation or parking

fitness center access

fitness center access

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee Appreciation Programs

Employee Appreciation Programs

Early wage access

Early wage access

Executive Chef - Silver Falls

at
Guestservices
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $74,800.00 - $103,100.00

Range $74,800.00 - $103,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Executive Chef - Redwood Heights

at
Cogir Senior Living
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $70,600.00 - $97,300.00

Range $70,600.00 - $97,300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Executive Chef - Redwood Heights

at
Redwood Heights by Cogir
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Executive Chef - Bonaventure of Keizer

at
Bonaventure Senior Living
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $63,000.00 - $73,000.00

Range $63,000.00 - $73,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

401K matching program

401K matching program

Stable hours

Stable hours

Executive Chef 3

at
Sodexo
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,400.00 - $90,100.00

Range $65,400.00 - $90,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

CATERING CHEF (FULL TIME)

at
Compass Group
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $23.00

Range $20.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

legal services

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sushi Chef at Momiji Management Group Salem, OR

at
Momiji Management Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

Senior Executive Chef - Orlando, FL

at
Compass Group, North America
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $100,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $105,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

at
Delaware North
Bend, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $127,000.00 - $159,900.00

Range $127,000.00 - $159,900.00

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Head Chef at Loyal Legion Portland Portland, OR

at
Loyal Legion Portland
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $25.00

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tips

Tips

Benefit options

Benefit options

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite (Fish Camp, CA)

at
Delaware North
Eugene, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $127,000.00 - $159,900.00

Range $127,000.00 - $159,900.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Friends-and-family discounts

Private Chef (Independent Contractor) at Nectar Markets Portland, OR

at
Nectar Markets
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Consulting

Consulting

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

independent contractor status

independent contractor status

creative work environment

creative work environment

Opportunity to impact workplace culture

Opportunity to impact workplace culture

Nutrition-focused role

Nutrition-focused role

Location in Portland OR

Location in Portland OR

Cook

at
Legacy Health
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $21.25 - $30.39

Range $21.25 - $30.39

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Title Executive Chef | Full-Time | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

at
Iowa Events Center
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

vacation days

vacation days

sick days

sick days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Title Executive Chef | Full-Time | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

at
XL Center
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Executive Chef - Forsyth Country Day School at Compass Group Winston Salem, NC

at
Compass Group
Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Prep Cook at Ready Chef Llc Salem, OR

at
Ready Chef Llc
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexibility

flexibility

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

free shift meal

free shift meal

Room for Advancement

Room for Advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

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