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Assistant Chef I at Focus Group Services LLC

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

safe work environment

safe work environment

community engagement activities

community engagement activities

Fish Cutter at RA Sushi

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

solid Tips

solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Lead Baker at Harmons

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $20.17

From $16.94 to $20.17

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 discount

employee discount

Donut Artisan-North Salt Lake at Lee's MarketPlace

North Salt Lake, UT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $16.35

From $14.00 to $16.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 discount

employee discount

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

baker at Panera

West Valley City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.00

From $12.25 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash and credit card tips

Cash and credit card tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Learn to live coaching

Learn to live coaching

401K with company match

401K with company match

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Murray, UT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cake Decorator at Costco

South Jordan, UT, USA|
From $13.25 to $17.00

From $13.25 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 coverage

pharmacy coverage

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

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Standard Hours
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
safe work environment
community engagement activities

Job Description

Focus is a dynamic and community-oriented restaurant that is committed to providing exceptional dining experiences through quality food, outstanding service, and a welcoming ambiance. Established with a vision to cultivate a strong mission and culture, Focus operates with a core set of values that focus on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As a rapidly growing establishment, Focus emphasizes a safe and empowering work environment where team members are encouraged to listen, learn, and challenge each other constructively to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company also prides itself on community outreach and being a trusted leader within the neighborhood... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Some high school education
  • prefer some operations experience
  • local or municipal food handler certification obtained at applicant's own expense
  • reliable and dependable attendance
  • physical ability to stand for long periods
  • able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • able to reach high shelving using step ladder
  • ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • capable of working in a fast-paced environment with high noise levels and heat
  • willingness to cross-train on specialized kitchen equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Some high school education
  • basic understanding of operations practices and concepts
  • basic knowledge of recipes and cooking activities
  • ability to cook rice and chow mein and learn to cook some entrees
  • ability to learn basic front of house responsibilities
  • understanding of work and food safety procedures and checklists
  • knowledge of proper handling of cleaning chemicals
  • ability to be a team builder and trusted leader
  • commitment to community outreach
  • embraces change and continuous learning

Job Duties

  • Ensure workability, intensity & integrity
  • perform back of house responsibilities as directed by Assistant Chef II and III
  • prepare rice and chow mein
  • perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks
  • operate kitchen equipment including Chinese knife and wok following safety procedures
  • maintain clean, safe, and sanitary store environment
  • assist with front of house responsibilities as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 15 days ago

Assistant Chef I at Focus Group Services LLC

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

safe work environment

safe work environment

community engagement activities

community engagement activities

Posted 14 days ago

Fish Cutter at RA Sushi

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

solid Tips

solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Posted 2 months ago

Lead Baker at Harmons

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $20.17

From $16.94 to $20.17

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 discount

employee discount

Posted 2 months ago

Donut Artisan-North Salt Lake at Lee's MarketPlace

North Salt Lake, UT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $16.35

From $14.00 to $16.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 discount

employee discount

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Posted 1 month ago

baker at Panera

West Valley City, UT, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.00

From $12.25 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash and credit card tips

Cash and credit card tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Learn to live coaching

Learn to live coaching

401K with company match

401K with company match

Posted 15 days ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Murray, UT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 2 months ago

Cake Decorator at Costco

South Jordan, UT, USA|
From $13.25 to $17.00

From $13.25 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 coverage

pharmacy coverage

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

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

7 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT - April 2026

Browse 7 entry level Chef jobs in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Salt Lake City, UT

Employers in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT

Entry level Chef pay in Salt Lake City, UT 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

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Salt Lake City, UT

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Salt Lake City, UT

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Salt Lake City, UT offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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