342 kitchen operator jobs at 85 companies in San Jose, CA

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Serving Kitchen Operator
Hayward, California, United States
$33-$36/hr OnsiteFull Time, Seasonal
Hayward Unified School District
Hayward Unified School District: Provides public K-12 education and community educational services.
1+ YOEOne year of quantity food preparation experience including cashiering; ability to operate kitchen equipment, maintain sanitation, manage inventories, handle cash, and communicate effectively.
computerized cash register, calculator, money counter
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Satellite Kitchen Operator I
Gilroy, California, United States
$20-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time
Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy Unified School District: Provides public K-12 education to the Gilroy community.
Experience preparing large quantities of food, following sanitation and safety procedures, operating food service equipment, maintaining records, performing basic math, and reading and writing English.
ServSafe
3mo
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Kitchen Manager
Burlingame, California, United States
$26-$32/yr OnsiteFull Time
Topgolf
TopgolfNYSE: CALY: Operates technology-enabled golf entertainment centers with food and drinks.
Experience in kitchen management or supervisory role; strong leadership; food safety knowledge; fast-paced environment adaptability; kitchen equipment operation; inventory management.
Kitchen equipment, Inventory systems
1mo
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On Call Nutrition Services Kitchen Operator 2026/2027
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$31/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Cupertino Union School District
Cupertino Union School District: Providing public K-8 education services in the Cupertino area.
Oversee and perform routine food service operations including ordering, receiving, storage, food preparation, serving, cashiering, facility sanitation, and providing service to students and staff.
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Kitchen Manager
Los Altos, California, United States
$100k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hillstone Restaurant Group
Hillstone Restaurant Group: Operates a national collection of upscale casual dining restaurants.
Hospitality or similar experience, strong team leadership, culinary techniques, food safety, kitchen operations, organization, financial management, budgeting, inventory control, and effective communication required.
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Kitchen Manager
San Jose, California, United States
$70k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
King's Seafood Company
King's Seafood Company: Operates upscale seafood restaurants and a dedicated distribution network.
2+ YOE2 years cook supervisory experience, high school diploma, culinary training preferred, ability to manage kitchen operations, staff development, sanitation, and basic financial planning.
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Kitchen Team
Hayward, California, United States
$23-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Panda Restaurant Group
Panda Restaurant Group: Operator of American Chinese fast-casual restaurant chains.
No experience required; will train. May require Food Handler certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, work in fast-paced kitchen, and have basic operations experience or some high school.
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Kitchen Clerk
Tracy, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Costco Wholesale
Costco WholesaleNASDAQ: COST: Operates membership-only warehouse clubs selling a variety of goods.
Maintain cleanliness of facility, operate and set up production machinery, inspect product quality, perform cleaning/sanitization, follow lock out tag out and hazardous material disposal, and provide open availability.
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Main Kitchen Cook
Berkeley, California, United States
$31/hr OnsiteFull Time
HEI Hotels & Resorts
HEI Hotels & Resorts: Operates and invests in luxury and upper-upscale hotels and resorts.
Prepare food to recipe and portion standards, maintain food safety, operate and clean kitchen equipment, and assist in controlling food cost and waste.
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Deli Clerk / Kitchen Clerk
San Mateo, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
Piazza's Fine Foods
Piazza's Fine Foods: Family-owned grocery store specializing in organic and gourmet foods.
Prepare, slice, package, and stock deli and kitchen items; operate deli equipment safely; provide friendly customer service; follow food safety and sanitation; stand for long periods and lift 40–50 lbs. Previous deli/food service experience preferred.
slicers, ovens, fryers, scales
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Kitchen/Delica- Store Support Associate
Emeryville, California, United States
$20-$22/hr OnsiteTemporary
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central: Retail chain selling Japanese and Hawaiian grocery products.
No experience required (1-2 years preferred). High school/GED preferred. Must be 18+, lift up to 50 lbs, operate kitchen/deli equipment, follow recipes, obtain CA Food Handler certificate or ability to acquire one.
slicer, scale, saw, knife, wrapper, pallet jack, baler, compactor, scrub machine, hand truck
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Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician (2026-27)
Oakland, California, United States
$28-$37/hr OnsiteFull Time
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland Unified School District: Operates public schools and educational programs in Oakland.
3+ YOEHigh-volume institutional cooking experience, ServSafe or Food Manager certificate, high school diploma/GED, 3+ years large-scale food preparation, ability to follow SOPs/HACCP, operate industrial equipment, and maintain sanitation.
Nutrition Production software
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Cook
Castro Valley, California, United States
$20-$21/hr OnsiteFull Time
Carefield Living
Carefield Living: Operates and develops senior assisted living and memory care communities.
0.25+ YOE3 months cooking experience; read production sheets; operate kitchen equipment; teamwork and positive attitude.
kitchen equipment
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Substitute - Student Nutrition Services
San Jose, California, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
San José Unified School District
San José Unified School District: Provides K-12 public education and student support services.
Completion of 10th grade or equivalent education, experience, and training; adaptability, cleanliness, food safety, teamwork, customer service, and safe kitchen equipment operation.
kitchen equipment
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COOK (FULL TIME)
Foster City, California, United States
$22-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Compass Group
Compass GroupLondon Stock Exchange: CPG: Provides contract food and support services globally.
Previous kitchen experience required; ability to prepare food, follow recipes and safety standards, maintain cleanliness, operate kitchen equipment, and support food service operations.
HACCP
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Line Cook
Discovery Bay, California, United States
$18-$24/hr OnsitePart Time
JC Resorts
JC Resorts: Manages and operates premium golf and resort properties.
Prepare high-quality food in a golf club kitchen, support kitchen operations, and deliver hospitality-focused service.
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Steward
Berkeley, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Pyramid Global Hospitality: Provides management and advisory services for hotels and resorts worldwide.
Responsible for washing kitchen and banquet items, removing waste, cleaning kitchen areas and floors, operating the dish machine, and organizing shipments.
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Dishwasher
San Martin, California, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
CordeValle
CordeValle: Luxury resort offering golf, spa, winery, and lodging services.
Wash and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, maintain cleanliness and sanitation, operate dishwashing machinery safely, assist with banquet setup and kitchen support.
2mo
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Sous Chef | Full Benefits Offered
San Francisco, California, United States
$86k-$104k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hyatt
HyattNYSE: H: Global operator of luxury hotels and luxury resorts.
Lead kitchen operations, menu development, training, and leadership in a fine dining setting.
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Line - Jr. Sous
Pleasant Hill, California, United States
$18-$22/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Urban Plates
Urban Plates: Operates a chain of chef-driven fast-casual healthy restaurants.
Assist management in kitchen operations: ensure food quality and presentation, receive orders, open/close kitchen, expedite, assemble take-out, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation.