COOK (FULL- TIME)
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility is required. Knowledge/Skills: * Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility is required. Knowledge/Skills: * Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility is required. Knowledge/Skills: * Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
$21 - $23/hr
Prep cooks help maintain food quality and safety standards, follow recipes precisely, and stay organized throughout the day. Key Responsibilities * Follow prep lists and recipes to prepare ...
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$21 - $23/hr
Prep cooks help maintain food quality and safety standards, follow recipes precisely, and stay organized throughout the day. Key Responsibilities * Follow prep lists and recipes to prepare ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Whether prepping ingredients or cooking on the line, you'll help create excellent dining experiences. Responsibilities: Line Cook Duties: * Prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications and ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Whether prepping ingredients or cooking on the line, you'll help create excellent dining experiences. Responsibilities: Line Cook Duties: * Prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications and ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Whether prepping ingredients or cooking on the line, you'll help create excellent dining experiences. Responsibilities: Line Cook Duties: * Prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications and ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Whether prepping ingredients or cooking on the line, you'll help create excellent dining experiences. Responsibilities: Line Cook Duties: * Prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications and ...
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Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to other kitchen staff (line cooks, prep cooks). * Help train new kitchen team members on recipes, techniques, and station procedures. * Maintain a positive ...
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Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to other kitchen staff (line cooks, prep cooks). * Help train new kitchen team members on recipes, techniques, and station procedures. * Maintain a positive ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$17 - $19.75/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$17 - $19.75/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$23 - $30.66/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$23 - $30.66/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$23 - $30.66/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$23 - $30.66/hr
Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance ... Assists cooks to prepare center meals and other foods as necessary to complete meals. Portions ...
$16.90/hr
Coalinga College Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and ...
$16.90/hr
Coalinga College Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and ...
Coalinga, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Coalinga College Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and ...
Coalinga, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Coalinga College Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. Sanitation and ...
Coalinga, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
... Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. * Sanitation ...
Coalinga, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
... Kitchen Helper Temporary Employment $16.90 per hour -Schedule- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ... Proper methods of preparing, baking, cooking, and serving food in large quantities. * Sanitation ...
Wildomar, CA · On-site
$13.75 - $18.25/hr
Qualifications MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Ø One year experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Ø Maintains certification ...
Wildomar, CA · On-site
$13.75 - $18.25/hr
Qualifications MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Ø One year experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Ø Maintains certification ...
$13.75 - $18.25/hr
Qualifications MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Ø One year experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Ø Maintains certification ...
$13.75 - $18.25/hr
Qualifications MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Ø One year experience as a cook or cook's helper in an institutional food service facility. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Ø Maintains certification ...
Bell Gardens, CA · On-site
$20 - $20.75/hr
The Line Cook will assist the Chef in kitchen operations ... The right candidate will help us provide guests with the most outstanding food and dining ...
Bell Gardens, CA · On-site
$20 - $20.75/hr
The Line Cook will assist the Chef in kitchen operations ... The right candidate will help us provide guests with the most outstanding food and dining ...
Palermo, CA · On-site
$18.05 - $23.44/hr
Job Summary Assists in the preparation of cooking of food; Serves meals and a la carte food items; Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils; Cleans kitchen and related equipment; Accepts money, makes ...
Palermo, CA · On-site
$18.05 - $23.44/hr
Job Summary Assists in the preparation of cooking of food; Serves meals and a la carte food items; Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils; Cleans kitchen and related equipment; Accepts money, makes ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $22.23/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 3055 Olin Ave #1020, San Jose, CA 95128 Pay ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $22.23/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 3055 Olin Ave #1020, San Jose, CA 95128 Pay ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
Fountain Valley, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $21.29/hr
Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA ... help you thrive now and in the future. * You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus ...
$9.73 - $10.76
1% of jobs
$10.76 - $11.80
3% of jobs
$11.80 - $12.83
2% of jobs
$12.83 - $13.87
1% of jobs
$13.87 - $14.90
9% of jobs
$15.23 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.90 - $15.94
26% of jobs
$15.94 - $16.97
6% of jobs
The median wage is $17.12 / hr.
$16.97 - $18.01
7% of jobs
$18.01 - $19.04
11% of jobs
$19.41 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.04 - $20.08
21% of jobs
$20.08 - $21.11
11% of jobs
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| Aspect | Cooks Helper | Kitchen Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training | High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training |
| Work Environment | Commercial kitchens, restaurants, cafeterias | Commercial kitchens, restaurants, catering services |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Food service establishments, hotels, hospitals | Food service establishments, catering, hospitality |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Both Cooks Helper and Kitchen Assistant roles typically require similar credentials and work in fast-paced kitchen environments. While their duties may overlap, Cooks Helpers often assist with food prep and basic cooking tasks, whereas Kitchen Assistants may focus more on cleaning, prep work, and supporting kitchen staff. Understanding these differences can help job seekers find the right position in the food service industry.
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$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Full-time
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Full Time Cook Position Opportunity
Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.
Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.
Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com
Benefits include:
This position prepares food for patients, hospital and medical staff, and maintaining the Food Services Department in a sanitary manner.
Education: High School education diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Experience as a cook or cook’s helper in an institutional food service facility is required.
Knowledge/Skills:
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Qualifications:Education: High School education diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Experience as a cook or cook’s helper in an institutional food service facility is required.
Knowledge/Skills:
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.
Health care and social assistance
10,000+ Employees
King of Prussia, PA, US