Part Time Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Find part-time Cook jobs in San Diego, CA updated for June 2026. This page lists verified openings where you can apply directly with no signup required.

Whether you’re looking for evening Cook shifts, weekend Cook jobs, or flexible part-time roles, you’ll find options here. Many positions don’t require prior experience and offer immediate start dates.

All listings are for part-time Cook jobs in San Diego, with details on hours, pay, and responsibilities. Use filters to sort by schedule or experience level.

Top Paying Part Time Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA

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at senior citizen retired
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cash payment

Cash payment

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity to learn cooking skills

Opportunity to learn cooking skills

Working in a bright kitchen environment

Working in a bright kitchen environment

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Management growth opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Cook

at Smashburger 1491 College
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

tip share

tip share

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

employee meal discount

employee meal discount

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Free uniform and hat

Free uniform and hat

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

insurance coverage

insurance coverage

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Access to free GED testing

Access to free GED testing

Tuition grants with Colorado Technical University

Tuition grants with Colorado Technical University

meal discounts

meal discounts

Pizza Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $23.75

Range $17.75 - $23.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook I

at Vi Living
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $22.45 - $25.57

Range $22.45 - $25.57

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

exceptional benefits

exceptional benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with company match

401K with company match

paid maternity and paternity benefits

paid maternity and paternity benefits

award-winning training and development

award-winning training and development

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

luxury work environment

luxury work environment

Prep Cook

at Sodexo
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

discount programs

discount programs

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Applebee's
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Cook

at The Habit Burger Grill
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $23.00

Range $20.00 - $23.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) with up to 100% match

401(k) with up to 100% match

FREE MEALS during shifts

FREE MEALS during shifts

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

NOW HIRING – EXPERIENCED LINE COOK / SMASH BURGER COOK

at VanMan's Kitchen
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $23.00

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Denny s Cook: Store 9502

at Denny's
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $23.00

Range $17.75 - $23.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Cook II

at Sodexo
Coronado, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.82

Exact $25.82

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

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

discount programs

discount programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Weekend Cook

at Aramark
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Side Cook

at Aramark
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

paid leave

paid leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Line Cook

at Yard House
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $22.50

Range $16.90 - $22.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

insurance coverage

insurance coverage

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Access to free GED testing

Access to free GED testing

Tuition grants

Tuition grants

meal discounts

meal discounts

Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $19.00

Range $16.90 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

138 Part-Time Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA – June 2026

There are currently 138 part-time Cook jobs in San Diego, CA hiring this June 2026. These jobs are a great way to earn income, get experience, and work flexible hours in your area.

If you want to work as a Cook, part-time shifts offer a simple way to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Part-Time Cook Job in San Diego?

Working part-time as a Cook in San Diego comes with many benefits:

  • Flexible work hours – pick shifts that fit your schedule
  • Fast hiring process – many employers are hiring now
  • No degree needed – learn while you work
  • Shorter shifts – ideal for students, parents, or second jobs
  • Useful experience – build skills for your career

You can apply to jobs that match your availability – mornings, evenings, or weekends. Some jobs require experience, but many are entry-level and offer training.

If you’re looking for weekend Cook jobs in San Diego, evening Cook openings, or part-time Cook work with no experience, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Cook

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

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

Some Cook jobs may include tasks like preparing items, helping customers, keeping work areas clean, or handling orders – depending on the type of business.

How to Apply for Part-Time Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 138 part-time Cook jobs listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or schedule
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These are real jobs available now. If you’re ready to work, start applying today.

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