Head Chef Jobs in Thornton, CO

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There are currently 130 Head Chef jobs in Thornton, CO hiring this July 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 Thornton 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 Thornton, CO

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  1. Browse the 130 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 Thornton, CO

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Head Chef

at The Culinary Creative Group
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

quarterly bonus plan

quarterly bonus plan

Flexible unlimited time off

Flexible unlimited time off

company-wide discounts

company-wide discounts

401k plan

401k plan

Medical insurance contribution

Medical insurance contribution

Head Chef

at Tri Delta
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $32.00 - $36.00

Range $32.00 - $36.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Head Start Chef

at Jefferson County Colorado
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $24.00

Range $23.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

retirement matching

retirement matching

wellness programs

wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef (USA Operations)

at Canyon Spirit
Thornton, CO, USA|
Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Travel emergency assistance

Travel emergency assistance

Business Travel Accident insurance

Business Travel Accident insurance

Business travel emergency medical insurance

Business travel emergency medical insurance

vacation

vacation

Sick-time

Sick-time

company holidays

company holidays

Sous Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Aurora, CO, USA|Remote
Range $72,239.00 - $93,000.00

Range $72,239.00 - $93,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Sous Chef

at Casa Bonita
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Branch Chef

at Shamrock Foods Company
Commerce City, CO, USA|Travel
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

wellness programs

wellness programs

Continued education

Continued education

Executive Chef 1

at Sodexo
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

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

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Senior Manager- Executive Chef

at HelloFresh
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $106,575.00 - $123,250.00

Range $106,575.00 - $123,250.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive hourly rate

competitive hourly rate

401k Company Match

401k Company Match

Team bonus opportunities

Team bonus opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible attendance policy

Flexible attendance policy

Comprehensive health benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee meal plan discounts

Employee meal plan discounts

Executive Chef (USA Operations)

at Rocky Mountaineer
Aurora, CO, USA|Travel
Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook - Summer Season

at Winter Park Resort
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $23.00

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts

Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts

Discounted friends and family tickets

Discounted friends and family tickets

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Retail Discounts

Retail Discounts

Onsite employee childcare

Onsite employee childcare

Discounted equipment rentals

Discounted equipment rentals

Pro-deals

Pro-deals

Strategy Manager, New Concepts

at HelloFresh
Boulder, CO, USA|Remote
Range $95,000.00 - $138,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $138,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

401k Company Match

401k Company Match

Parental leave

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Subscription discount

Subscription discount

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups

Sales Representative - Management Development Program

at Denver Mattress
Lakewood, CO, USA|
Range $50,000.00 - $1.00

Range $50,000.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus programs

Bonus programs

Cash incentives

Cash incentives

Applebee's Assistant Manger- Westland- 2104019

at Applebee's
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $1.00

Range $60,000.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Culinary Lead

at sweetgreen
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.80

Exact $19.80

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Tips

Tips

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Parental leave

Free Meals

Free Meals

401(k)

401(k)

Team merchandise shop

Team merchandise shop

Lead Cook -West Woods Golf Club - Variable

at City of Arvada
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Sick leave accrual

Sick leave accrual

Teacher - Culinary Arts - Prostart

at Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Westminster, CO, 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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Lead Cook- Ship Rock Grille, Red Rocks Amphitheater - Red Rocks - Premium Srv

at Aramark
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.75

Exact $23.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Seasonal

Seasonal

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Aprendiz de cocinero

at Sodexo
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.29

Exact $19.29

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Food and Beverage Manager

at Glenmoor Country Club
Englewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $78,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $78,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Restaurant Chef

at Wilding Brands
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $34.00

Range $18.50 - $34.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Executive Chef

at PF Changs
Thornton, CO, USA|
Range $89,000.00 - $109,000.00

Range $89,000.00 - $109,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonuses

Monthly bonuses

annual bonuses

annual bonuses

Paid management training

Paid management training

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Holidays closed

Holidays closed

Executive Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ 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

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

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 parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Work-life balance programs

Work-life balance programs

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