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Miguel's Jr. - Murrieta

Cooks

Murrieta, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr

Cooks

Menifee, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr

Cooks

Lake Elsinore, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr

Cooks

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr. - Lake Elsinore

Cooks

Lake Elsinore, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr

Cooks

Riverside, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr. - Menifee

Cooks

Menifee, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Miguel's Jr. - Woodcrest Riverside

Cooks

Riverside, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Cooks Summary: Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and ...

Copper Kings San Marcos

Prep Cook

San Marcos, CA

$17 - $20/hr

Line cooks will cook food to order, stock stations, clean stations, and assist with daily prep as time allows. Line Cooks must have a valid food handler's certificate in order to be eligible for hire.

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Healthy Kitchen LLC

Line Cooks - Tomo

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

We are looking for experienced Line Cooks to join our team. In this position, your goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef's exact specifications. You will be responsible for ...

Healthy Kitchen LLC

Line Cooks - Tomo

San Clemente, CA

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

We are looking for experienced Line Cooks to join our team. In this position, your goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef's exact specifications.You will be responsible for ...

IHOP

Cook

Menifee, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

IHOP

Cook

Moreno Valley, CA

$18 - $20/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

Denny's

Cook

Lake Elsinore, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Work collaboratively with other cooks, servers, and restaurant staff. * Follow direction from management and shift leaders. * Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work ...

Denny's

Cook

Perris, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Work collaboratively with other cooks, servers, and restaurant staff. * Follow direction from management and shift leaders. * Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work ...

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery

Cook

Corona, CA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Job Opportunity: Part time Cook Join our vibrant team at Corky's Restaurant, located in Corona. We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to become an integral part of our culinary team.

Sizzler

Cook

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20/hr

COOKS: Basic Job Duties * Prepares and cooks meals to the prescribed recipe * Maintain high standards of plate presentation * Responsible for operating various cooking appliances: fryers ...

Sizzler

Cook

Perris, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20/hr

COOKS: Basic Job Duties * Prepares and cooks meals to the prescribed recipe * Maintain high standards of plate presentation * Responsible for operating various cooking appliances: fryers ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if ...

Sonic

Cook

Hemet, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks job in Temecula, CA is $15.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooks Job vs Kitchen Assistants?

AspectCooks JobKitchen Assistants
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary trainingBasic food handling knowledge
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, hotelsSupport roles in kitchens, prep areas
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, hospitalityFood service establishments, cafeterias
Job FocusPreparing, cooking, plating dishesAssisting with prep, cleaning, stocking

While both Cooks and Kitchen Assistants work in food service environments, Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Kitchen Assistants support cooks by handling prep work and cleaning tasks. The roles complement each other but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Miguel's Jr. - Murrieta

Murrieta, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Miguel’s Jr. stays true to who we are with Our WHY, or our purpose: We create positive experiences and opportunities around the LOVE OF FOOD, FAMILY, AND SERVICE.


If you are ready to change your life for better come be a part of our team! Here at Miguel’s, you will find more than just a job. We are a family and a team with goals and aspirations!

 

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package to include:

•         Great Compensation (DOE)

•         Paid Time Off (PTO) & (PSL) Paid Sick Leave 

•         Low-Cost Insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)

•         Company Paid Life Insurance 

•         401(k) Plan with Awesome Company Match

·          One Year Anniversary Day

•         Free Employee shift meal 

And much more!

 

Cooks Summary: 

Our cooks maintain outstanding customer service in processing orders quickly, accurately, and efficiently, safeguard company assets, clean food preparation equipment and work area, and organize, load and unload inventory, and put merchandise away. Prepare food for customers, prep and maintain proper levels of food for shifts. Grill Cook tasks may include, ensuring that ingredients are stored properly and maintaining an inventory of food and other items needed for the grill station. In addition to preparing grilled foods, a grill cook may also fry, bake, or microwave meat and poultry as part of their duties. They may also cut or carve meat, assemble measure, and mix other ingredients for dishes.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Creates a positive work environment while striving to fulfill and execute our Mission Statement

 • Follows and maintains food safety, HACCP process

• Daily communication with upper management

• Monitoring quality and cleanliness of food and store environment

• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor Core Competencies

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong communication skills •

 Great problem solving and priority setting skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.
  • Ability to speak and read English (second language is a plus). Ability to communicate effectively with external customers required.
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
  • Ability to lift-up to 30-80 pounds

Additional Info

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  •  Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to whether conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and consistent with a restaurant environment

Job Details:

  • Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within.