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There are currently 53 Head Chef jobs in Stockton, 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 Stockton 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 Stockton, CA

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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Head Chef Jobs in Stockton, CA

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Executive Chef

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

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive weekly salary

Competitive weekly salary

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

career advancement and growth opportunities

career advancement and growth opportunities

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

401(K) retirement savings plan with company match

401(K) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champion of Hope program

Champion of Hope program

Cash referral incentives

Cash referral incentives

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Community and charitable involvement opportunities

Community and charitable involvement opportunities

Igniting Dreams educational grant program

Igniting Dreams educational grant program

Training and performance contests

Training and performance contests

Cook

at Red Lobster
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

shift meal discounts

shift meal discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook - The Park at Modesto

at The Park at Modesto
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $20.00

From $19.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Driver, Trainee Component

at McLane
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Sick leave accrual

Sick leave accrual

401(k) profit sharing plan

401(k) profit sharing plan

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

discount programs

discount programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

President [HT-1003799]

at VisionSpark
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $180,000.00 to $230,000.00

From $180,000.00 to $230,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k

401k

LTD

LTD

FSA

FSA

PTO

PTO

Voluntary life

Voluntary life

Company CC

Company CC

Kitchen

at Applebee's
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

E-verify Employer

E-verify Employer

Ban the Box compliance

Ban the Box compliance

Fair chance hiring

Fair chance hiring

Part time and full time job availability

Part time and full time job availability

Production Supervisor (Swing Shift)

at Pacific Coast Producers
Lodi, CA, USA|Onsite
From $70,500.00 to $80,000.00

From $70,500.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

development opportunities

development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Working in a professional kitchen

Working in a professional kitchen

Exposure to event catering

Exposure to event catering

Opportunity for future gigs

Opportunity for future gigs

Sous Chef

at Sodexo
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $51,100.00 to $69,000.00

From $51,100.00 to $69,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Sous Chef

at Romano's Macaroni Grill
Stockton, CA, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

CHEF (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $34.00

From $18.50 to $34.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

And choice auto and home program

And choice auto and home program

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Part Time Junior Sous Chef

at Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $74,300.00

From $55,000.00 to $74,300.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

33% staff discount

33% staff discount

20% family and friends discount

20% family and friends discount

Wagestream

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Career progression

Team socials

Team socials

pension

pension

paid holiday

paid holiday

Shopping discounts

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Free shares

Employee helpline

Employee helpline

Sushi Chef at Restaurant Stockton, CA

at Restaurant
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $41,600.00

Exact $41,600.00

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

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

competitive salary

competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

Executive Chef

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

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive weekly salary

Competitive weekly salary

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Comprehensive 'Best in Class' Training and Ongoing Professional Development

Comprehensive 'Best in Class' Training and Ongoing Professional Development

Significant Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities

Significant Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

401(K) retirement savings plan with company match

401(K) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Involvement in the Champions of Hope Program

Involvement in the Champions of Hope Program

Cash referral incentives

Cash referral incentives

Access to the Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Access to the Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

robust employee recognition program

robust employee recognition program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Opportunities for community and charitable involvement

Opportunities for community and charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams educational grant program

Igniting Dreams educational grant program

Participation in Training and Performance Contests

Participation in Training and Performance Contests

Product Development Chef

at Taylor Farms
Manteca, CA, USA|Onsite
From $123,300.00 to $153,900.00

From $123,300.00 to $153,900.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Appreciation Program

Employee Appreciation Program

Customized development tracks

Customized development tracks

team building activities

team building activities

Job training and conferences

Job training and conferences

Executive Sous Chef

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

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary with bonus potential

competitive salary with bonus potential

Access to comprehensive benefits, because when the game is always on, your well-being matters!

Access to comprehensive benefits, because when the game is always on, your well-being matters!

weekly pay

weekly pay

Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance

Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance

Shift meal discount and generous family dining discount

Shift meal discount and generous family dining discount

Best in Class Training, Leadership Development, and Continuous Learning opportunities

Best in Class Training, Leadership Development, and Continuous Learning opportunities

Significant Advancement Opportunities within the company

Significant Advancement Opportunities within the company

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement

Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition and awards program

Recognition and awards program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement initiatives

community and charitable involvement initiatives

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests and incentives

Training Contests and incentives

Retail Sales Associate PT

at US Foods
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.00

From $16.90 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Line Cook

at Arcis Golf
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $30.00

From $16.90 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

golf benefits

golf benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

career growth

career growth

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

development opportunities

development opportunities

Food Scientist

at HOME - Stanislaus Foods
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

medical plan options

medical plan options

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance based bonus

Performance based bonus

401K Program

401K Program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Baker

at Albertsons
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.70 to $20.83

From $16.70 to $20.83

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Early wage access

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

associate discounts

associate discounts

Training and Career Development

Training and Career Development

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Cook

at Pegasus Senior Living
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Same day pay options

Same day pay options

Line Cook-Barrel House Bistro

at Troon Golf
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $26.00

From $20.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tips

Tips

shift meals

shift meals

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

IHOP Cook

at Wingstop
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00

From $16.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

training programs

training programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Part Time Cook (3:30pm - 7:30pm)

at Bruceville Point
Stockton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $21.50

From $18.50 to $21.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Free lunch

Free lunch

Paid professional development

Paid professional development

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