Head Chef Jobs in Salem, OR

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There are currently 53 Head Chef jobs in Salem, OR 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 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 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 Salem, OR

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 53 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 Salem, OR

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Site Cook 2 - Head Start

at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action
Salem, OR, USA|Travel, Onsite
Exact $19.38

Exact $19.38

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

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

Sushi Chef

at MOMIJI Liberty LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $17.75 to $27.75

From $17.75 to $27.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

Sushi Chef

at Momiji Management Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $28.25

From $18.00 to $28.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Sushi Chef

at JZ Bros
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $28.25

From $18.00 to $28.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

Line Chef

at Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $23.11 to $27.31

From $23.11 to $27.31

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Fitness membership subsidy

Fitness membership subsidy

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death coverage

Accidental death coverage

critical illness coverage

critical illness coverage

long-term disability coverage

long-term disability coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health savings accounts

health savings accounts

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Internal growth opportunities

Internal growth opportunities

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

Hotel Oregon Kitchen Assistant Assistant Manager (KAAM) - Seasonal

at McMenamins
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $19.25 to $27.75

From $19.25 to $27.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Seasonal

Seasonal

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Perks and employee discounts

Perks and employee discounts

Happy hour beverage pricing

Happy hour beverage pricing

Comprehensive insurance benefits package

Comprehensive insurance benefits package

401(k) plan with employer contribution

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities to work at other locations

Opportunities to work at other locations

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Chef

at US Navy
Salem, OR, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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

education benefits

education benefits

Allowances

Allowances

Special pays

Special pays

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Sous Chef

at Atria Senior Living, Inc.
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.25 to $21.90

From $18.25 to $21.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual anniversary rewards

annual scores reward

annual scores reward

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

SOUS CHEF

at Compass Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $50,100.00 to $67,600.00

From $50,100.00 to $67,600.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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 including Critical Illness Insurance

voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

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

Sushi Chef

at MOMIJI SALEM NW INC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.25 to $28.25

From $18.25 to $28.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

SOUS CHEF

at Compass Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $27.00

Exact $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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

Sous Chef

at Atria Management Company
Salem, OR, USA|
From $18.25 to $21.90

From $18.25 to $21.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

anniversary rewards

anniversary rewards

Annual Scores Rewards

Annual Scores Rewards

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

401(k) employer match

401(k) employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Sous Chef

at The Walt Disney Company
Salem, OR, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Onboard meals

Onboard meals

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Sushi Chef

at JZ Bros
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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

Line Chef

at Bridgeway Community Health
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $23.11 to $27.31

From $23.11 to $27.31

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy

Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death coverage

Accidental death coverage

critical illness coverage

critical illness coverage

long-term disability coverage

long-term disability coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health savings accounts

health savings accounts

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Internal growth opportunities

Internal growth opportunities

Sushi Chef

at JZ Bros
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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

simple IRA

simple IRA

employee discount

employee discount

Banquet Sous Chef

at BWI Venture LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Banquet Sous Chef

at Black Walnut Inn and Vineyard
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Meals on Wheels Sous Chef

at Marion Polk Food Share
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $19.33 to $22.74

From $19.33 to $22.74

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Earned vacation

Earned vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Executive Chef - Salary Based on Experience

at Salem 4 L L C
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

bonus program

bonus program

free shift meal

free shift meal

Leadership training program

Leadership training program

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Vacation allowance

Vacation allowance

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