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Executive Chef - Chef de Cuisine

at So Delicious Management Group
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $78,400.00 - $107,200.00

Range $78,400.00 - $107,200.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

SUSHI CHEF (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $26.00

Range $24.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

SUSHI CHEF (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $32.75

Range $21.00 - $32.75

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

at Hilton
San Jose, CA, USA|
Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

Financial Security

Financial Security

Sous Chef

at Café Vivant
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer contribution toward dependent coverage

Employer contribution toward dependent coverage

Line Cook

at PF Changs
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.50 - $25.50

Range $21.50 - $25.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

FOH Positions - Sushi Roku

at Sushi Concepts Stanford
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.25 - $20.75

Range $12.25 - $20.75

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

hands-on training

hands-on training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Guest-focused culture

Guest-focused culture

Cook

at SSP
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.40

Exact $24.40

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Free parking

Free parking

Full time hours

Full time hours

free meal plan

free meal plan

Paid training

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

extra pay for holidays worked

extra pay for holidays worked

retirement plan with safe harbor company match

retirement plan with safe harbor company match

Approximately 80% paid medical premiums

Approximately 80% paid medical premiums

100% paid life insurance and ADD premiums

100% paid life insurance and ADD premiums

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Voluntary plans available

Voluntary plans available

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant General Manager

at PF Changs
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|
Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance incentives

Performance incentives

Referral program

Referral program

Part Time Med Tech

at Moldaw Residences
Palo Alto, CA, USA|
Range $24.00 - $26.00

Range $24.00 - $26.00

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Extensive technical training

Extensive technical training

Team oriented working environment

Team oriented working environment

Accrued vacation

Accrued vacation

Discounted meal plans

Discounted meal plans

discounted gym membership

discounted gym membership

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement savings plan

401k retirement savings plan

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

10 No Experience Chef Jobs in San Jose, CA - July 2026

Browse 10 no experience Chef jobs in San Jose, CA. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Chef Jobs in San Jose, CA

Employers in San Jose, CA are actively hiring no experience Chef staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Chef Salary in San Jose, CA

No experience Chef pay in San Jose, 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 With No Experience

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Why No Experience Chef Jobs Are Common in San Jose, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in San Jose, CA create steady demand for no experience Chef positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Chef Roles

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    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in San Jose, CA

    Many no experience Chef jobs in San Jose, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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