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Kitchen Associate (2026)
Gardena, California, United States
$18-$20/hr OnsiteTemporary
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central: Retail chain selling Japanese and Hawaiian grocery products.
Comfortable working in a kitchen/deli environment; high school preferred; no experience required but 1-2 years preferred; must be 18+ to use certain equipment; able to lift 50 lbs; possess or obtain CA Food Handler certificate; follow recipes and measure ingredients; basic reading, writing, and math.
slicer, scale, saw, knife, wrapper, pallet jack, baler, compactor, scrub machine, garbage disposal, hand truck
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Kitchen Utility Associate
Torrance, California, United States
$18-$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
Cogir Senior Living
Cogir Senior Living: Provides residential senior living, assisted living, and memory care.
Wash and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, maintain kitchen cleanliness, support meal preparation; physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; flexible availability including weekends and holidays.
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Kitchen Service Associate
San Francisco, California, United States
$21-$26/hr OnsitePart Time
T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket: Operates a chain of Asian-focused grocery supermarkets.
Prepare, package, label and display kitchen/deli food products; maintain food safety and FIFO; provide customer service; stand for long periods and work flexible shifts.
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Sushi/Kitchen Associate
Arcadia, California, United States
$18/hr OnsitePart Time
8sian Signs
8sian Signs: Operates digital advertising networks and Japanese specialty grocery markets.
Food Handler certification required. Sushi experience preferred but training provided. Must be able to stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, communicate effectively, and be punctual.
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KITCHEN SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Los Angeles, California, United States
$23-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time
The SEED School of Los Angeles County
The SEED School of Los Angeles County: Provides college-preparatory, boarding education to Los Angeles students.
2+ YOESupport meal preparation, cooking, serving, dishwashing, sanitation, inventory control, NSLP compliance, and menu adherence; minimum 2 years food service experience; California Food Handler Card required.
Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-sale systems
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Kitchen Team
San Jose, California, United States
$23-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Panda Restaurant Group
Panda Restaurant Group: Operator of American Chinese fast-casual restaurant chains.
Friendly, trainable team member able to prepare food, maintain cleanliness, work fast-paced kitchen positions; Food Handler certification may be required.
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Executive Kitchen Manager
El Segundo or Culver City or West Hollywood
$67k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tender Greens
Tender Greens: Operates a chain of farm-to-fork fast-casual restaurants.
3+ YOEBachelor's/associate in hospitality/culinary or equivalent experience, 3+ years high-volume cooking experience preferred, leadership and coaching skills, Microsoft Office and Google Docs proficiency, current Food Safety Manager certification, ability to lift 50 lbs and work nights/weekends.
Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Corrigo, Purchase Tracker
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Retail Sales Associate- Kitchen Dept
Alamo, California, United States
$17-$18/hr OnsitePart Time, Full Time
Crown Ace Hardware
Crown Ace Hardware: Retail chain selling hardware and home improvement supplies.
High school diploma or GED; knowledge of cooking/baking and kitchen tools; customer-focused with merchandising skills; able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Part Time - Sho Kitchen Food Service Associate
San Diego, California, United States
$18/hr OnsitePart Time
Aztec Shops
Aztec Shops: Operates retail, dining, and housing services for SDSU.
Part-time food service associate with cash handling, customer service, HS diploma/GED; San Diego area; Food Handler certificate preferred.
Cash register, POS system, Kitchen equipment
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Nutrition Services Associate I Central Kitchen
San Rafael, California, United States
$21-$30/hr OnsiteFull Time
San Rafael City Schools
San Rafael City Schools: Operates public primary and secondary schools in San Rafael.
Full-time, Monday through Friday position at the district central kitchen; pay varies by experience per CSEA agreement.
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Pizza Cook / Marketplace Kitchen Associate
Mendocino, California, United States
$20-$24/yr OnsiteFull Time
Trailborn
Trailborn: Operates boutique hotels and resorts in iconic outdoor destinations.
Previous kitchen/deli/catering experience preferred; passion for food, attention to detail, ability to work in fast-paced environment; Food Handler certification preferred.
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Part Time - Sho Kitchen Food Service Associate
San Diego, California, United States
$18/hr OnsitePart Time
Aztec Shops
Aztec Shops: Operates retail and dining services for San Diego State University
High school diploma or GED; related experience; strong communication; San Diego County Food Handler certificate preferred.
Cash Register, Point of Sale (POS)
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Kitchen/Cook Associate New Start Trainee (87579)
San Jose, California, United States
$28/hr OnsitePart Time
HomeFirst
HomeFirst: Provides housing and support services to homeless individuals.
Entry-level food service role requiring food-serving certification (preferred HS/GED), some kitchen/dishwashing experience preferred, ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in hot/wet environments.
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Kitchens Operations Associate
Los Angeles or Miami
$22-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
CloudKitchens
CloudKitchens: Provides kitchen infrastructure and software for delivery-only restaurants.
Preferred: 1+ year restaurant or kitchen experience. Requires food safety focus, troubleshooting ability, adaptability, prolonged standing, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Slack
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Kitchens Operations Associate
Los Angeles or Miami
$22-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Atoms
Atoms: Building robotics and software to automate physical world industries.
1+ YOEPreferred 1+ year restaurant or kitchen experience; requires food safety awareness, troubleshooting ability, adaptability, extended standing, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Slack, HSA, Flexible Spending Accounts
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Associate Operations Manager, Kitchen Innovation
Irvine, California, United States
$109k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
KFC Pan Europe
KFC Pan EuropeNYSE: YUM: Quick-service restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken products.
6+ YOE6+ years QSR or multi-unit operations experience, bachelor’s degree required (master's preferred), strong program management, pilot execution, business-case development, and executive communication skills.
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Associate Operations Manager, Kitchen Innovation
Irvine, California, United States
$109k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
Yum! Brands
Yum! BrandsNYSE: YUM: Global operator of quick-service restaurant brands.
6+ YOE6+ years QSR or multi-unit restaurant operations experience; bachelor's required, master's preferred; strong business-case development, project/program management, pilot leadership, and executive communication skills.
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Deli Associate
Sonoma, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
Albertsons Companies
Albertsons CompaniesNew York Stock Exchange: ACI: Operates supermarkets and pharmacies across the United States.
Provide exceptional customer service, prepare deli foods, operate slicers and kitchen equipment, follow food safety, be 18+ and eager to learn.
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Production Associate
Sherman Oaks, California, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
JustFoodForDogs
JustFoodForDogs: Produces and sells fresh, human-grade food for dogs and cats.
Food production or kitchen experience preferred; ability to stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, follow recipes and food-safety protocols, basic communication and teamwork skills.
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Dish Room Associate
San Francisco, California, United States
$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
LSG Sky Chefs
LSG Sky Chefs: Provides catering and hospitality services for the airline industry.
1+ YOE1+ year experience in high-volume food production or large-scale kitchens preferred; ability to stand long periods, lift heavy items, and follow sanitation/handling procedures.
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