342 kitchen operator jobs at 85 companies in San Jose, CA
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Serving Kitchen Operator
Hayward, California, United States
$33-$36/hrOnsiteFull Time, Seasonal
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.
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.
On Call Nutrition Services Kitchen Operator 2026/2027
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$31/hrOnsitePart Time, Temporary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Production Kitchen Cook-Chill Technician (2026-27)
Oakland, California, United States
$28-$37/hrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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.
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.