Head Chef Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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There are currently 20 Head Chef jobs in Bakersfield, CA hiring this May 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 Head Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Head Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Head Chef in Bakersfield 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 Head 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 Head Chef work in your area, Head Chef jobs close to you, or local Head Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Head 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, Head Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Head Chef Jobs Near You in Bakersfield, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 20 Head 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 Head Chef Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Black Bear Diner- Prep/Bake

at Elite Devco, LLC
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $14.00 to $17.75

From $14.00 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Culinary Associate III

at The Wonderful Company
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $6.00

Exact $6.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Culinary Associate

at The Wonderful Company
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $23.00

From $22.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan with match

401K Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Sous Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

vacation

vacation

personal day

personal day

sick pay

sick pay

Holidays

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Company paid life insurance

Company paid life insurance

Team member discount program

Team member discount program

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

recognition programs

recognition programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance

Sous Chef

at The Goose Burgers & Beer
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Executive Chef

at Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $73,900.00 to $101,900.00

From $73,900.00 to $101,900.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

vacation

vacation

personal day

personal day

sick pay

sick pay

Holidays

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Company paid life insurance

Company paid life insurance

Team member discount program

Team member discount program

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

recognition programs

recognition programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Grill Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Community involvement

Community involvement

Private Chef, Bakersfield, CA

at Cozymeal
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite
Consulting

Consulting

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Income potential up to $12,000/month

Income potential up to $12,000/month

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

be your own boss

be your own boss

Access to new customers

Access to new customers

Brand building support

Brand building support

Marketing assistance

Marketing assistance

Platform-managed logistics

Platform-managed logistics

Chef/Culinary Instructor, Bakersfield, CA

at Cozymeal
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $144,000.00

Exact $144,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Income potential

Income potential

be your own boss

be your own boss

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Marketing support

Marketing support

Client connections

Client connections

Logistical assistance

Logistical assistance

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

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

at Delaware North
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $127,000.00 to $159,900.00

From $127,000.00 to $159,900.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Friends-and-family discounts

Pizza Cook

at Cpk
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $20.90

From $16.90 to $20.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

Culinarian (Open & Promotional)

at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
Exact $52,224.00

Exact $52,224.00

Salary

Salary

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Cake Decorator

at Costco
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

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 benefits

pharmacy benefits

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

accident insurance

accident insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Culinary Arts Teacher

at FARMWORKERS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMEN
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $72,711.48 to $74,173.13

From $72,711.48 to $74,173.13

Salary

Salary

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Black Bear Diner- Cook

at Elite Devco, LLC
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.50

From $15.50 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid training

Paid training

Server - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook Assistant

at California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Cake Decorator

at Walmart
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $33.00

From $20.00 to $33.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

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