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American Home Care

Housekeeper & Cook's

Oakland, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Cooking experience is preferred or a culinary apprenticeship * A high School diploma or GED accepted * To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, effective ...

American Home Care

Housekeeper & Cook's

Oakland, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Cooking experience is preferred or a culinary apprenticeship * A high School diploma or GED accepted * To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, effective ...

Farming Hope

Kitchen Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Alongside the Culinary Director, Training Team and Program Manager, the Chef Instructor role supports 20-25 Apprentices each cohort. This role directly supervises 10-12 Farming Hope kitchen staff.

Integral Senior Living

Prep Cook

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $28.14/hr

Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred. * Food Services Sanitation Certificate. If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team! EOE D/V JOB ...

Farming Hope

Lead Line Cook

San Francisco, CA

$25 - $28/hr

Provide hands-on training and guidance of Apprentices to ensure task completion and support their culinary skills development. * Serve as a leader during each shift, overseeing and executing weekly ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

... or Apprenticeship or Certification from culinary school required • Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP) • Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial controls (ex: keep food ...

Lytton Rancheria

American Line Cook

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred. * Must have at least one-year proficient full time (40 hours week) work experience on hot line and must be technically proficient. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Lytton Rancheria

American Line Cook

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred. * Must have at least one-year proficient full time (40 hours week) work experience on hot line and must be technically proficient. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Hotel Spero

Cook

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

Crestline Hotels and Resorts

Cook

San Francisco, CA

$16.50 - $22/hr

Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

Lytton Rancheria

Lead Concession Worker

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Culinary or Apprenticeship program completion is a plus. * Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities * Strong working knowledge ...

Lytton Rancheria

Lead Cook

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$25/hr

Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred. * Must have at least one-year proficient full time (40 hours week) work experience on hot line and must be technically proficient. LANGUAGE SKILLS ...

Lytton Rancheria

Concession Worker

San Pablo, CA · On-site

$15/hr

Culinary and Apprenticeship program preferred. * Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities LANGUAGE SKILLS : * Ability to read ...

Woodlands Market

Head Baker

Kentfield, CA · On-site

Formal bakery training required (as apprentice or through culinary school) A minimum of 5 years baking experience. Who Are We. Woodlands Market is a leader in gourmet retailing, service and ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary apprentice in Berkeley, CA is $20.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary apprentice?

To thrive as a Culinary Apprentice, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and a passion for learning, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, knife skills, and sometimes completion of a food handler certification are important for this role. Attention to detail, strong work ethic, teamwork, and the ability to take direction help apprentices excel in fast-paced kitchen environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for building foundational culinary techniques, ensuring safety, and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

What is a culinary apprentice?

Culinary apprentices are individuals who are learning the skills and techniques required to work in a professional kitchen, typically under the guidance of experienced chefs. They combine hands-on training with classroom instruction to gain a comprehensive understanding of cooking methods, food safety, and kitchen operations. Culinary apprenticeships are often part of formal programs that may lead to certification or qualifications recognized in the culinary industry. This role is ideal for those who want to gain practical experience while learning the trade. Apprentices may rotate through different kitchen stations, assisting with food preparation, cooking, and plating, while gradually taking on more responsibility.

What does a culinary apprentice do?

As a Culinary Apprentice, you can expect a hands-on learning experience that includes assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting chefs with various cooking and plating tasks. You'll likely rotate through different kitchen stations to gain exposure to a range of culinary techniques and cuisines. Apprentices are often responsible for ingredient measuring, chopping, and basic cooking, as well as learning proper food safety standards. Collaboration with chefs and other kitchen staff is key, and you'll receive ongoing feedback to help you develop your culinary skills.

What is the difference between Culinary Apprentice vs Culinary Intern?

AspectCulinary ApprenticeCulinary Intern
CredentialsOften requires basic culinary training or certificationMay have limited or no formal credentials, often students
Work EnvironmentApprentices work in professional kitchens, learning hands-on skillsInterns may assist in kitchens or food service settings, focusing on observation and learning
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in culinary schools, restaurants, hotelsTypically found in hospitality or food service programs, internships
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking entry-level culinary training or apprenticeshipsIndividuals exploring internship opportunities in culinary fields

In summary, a Culinary Apprentice is usually engaged in structured training with hands-on experience, often requiring some certification, while a Culinary Intern generally focuses on observational learning, often as part of an educational program. Both roles serve as entry points into the culinary industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Apprentice Chocolate Maker

Dandelion Chocolate

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$26.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Location: 16th Street Factory
Job Title: Apprentice Chocolate Maker
Level: L2
Hours: Full-time, $26.25/hour
Department: Production Team
Report: Production Manager
Apprentice Chocolate Maker
About Us
Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in San Francisco's Mission District. We make chocolate from only two ingredients, cocoa beans and cane sugar, and travel to origins as often as we can to build good, trusting relationships with the producers who grow and ferment the beans we buy. We're always on the search for good cocoa beans, and now we're looking for an Apprentice Chocolate Maker to help our production team scale up and craft our single origin chocolate.
About You
You should love chocolate as much as we do, but you don't have to know everything - we'll teach you everything we know. After adequate shadowing and hands-on training, you will join our production team in their daily routine - roasting, cracking, sorting and winnowing cocoa beans, then tempering and molding chocolate bars. This is a physical job, but it's a labor of love. This is an opportunity to be part of the team working at our large factory on 16th Street where we are scaling up our processes and production, while striving to make some of the world's best chocolate.
You must be comfortable working with machinery and willing to go with the flow as processes change and develop and to work independently as well as with our team of chocolate makers. We prefer that candidates have worked in the food and beverage/culinary or manufacturing industry, as it helps with the pace and demands of this position. This full-time role starts at $26.25/hour with an increase after training. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn about chocolate, has a positive outlook, and likes to get their hands dirty.
Responsibilities
  • Production: Learning and performing all steps of chocolate making: sorting cocoa beans, roasting, winnowing, starting batches, refining and conching, tempering, grinding, and foiling, wrapping and labeling bars. Contribute towards our daily goals of sorting 550 kg of cocoa beans, roasting 8-10 roasts a day, tempering 7000 bars, and making sure we hit our target of 13+ conches a week. You can walk through the factory with a Senior Chocolate maker and be able to describe our processes and procedures per station and talk about how chocolate is made.
  • R&D and Quality: Tasting and evaluating chocolate bars for flavor and quality. You can tell if the flavor or consistency of a batch is slightly off. You can blindly tell where at least 7 chocolate bars country of origins are. You actively participate in Continuing Chocolate Education classes and stay curious about learning more about chocolate.
  • Sanitation & Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining our production facility, including machines. You assist in projects such as the washing of bar molds, bins, sweeping the floor, and using the bucket washer. You know how to operate all of our chocolate machines safely, and are familiar with all of our machine SOPs and order of procedures.
  • Team: Work with the team to hit our daily production goals. You have a positive attitude even when things don't always go as planned and your team wants to work with you again and again.
  • Guest facing: While this role does not require leading tours, we frequently have tour groups coming through to visit the factory, crews filming, and many curious guests around the factory. Be a welcoming presence at the factory while being mindful of safety.
  • Other tasks as necessary. You stay curious and ask lots of questions, you are always willing to help and see projects through.

Requirements
  • Weekend availability: Available from 7:30am-4pm, with one weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday).
  • Positive outlook: Even among shifting priorities or broken machines, you are able to keep a healthy perspective and remain positive.
  • Kitchen know-how: Prior experience working in a commercial kitchen or production facility preferred, especially with a team. Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
  • Physical aptitude: This position requires that you be moving on your feet for most of the day and to occasionally lift objects up to 50-pounds. Must be able to stand, bend, squat, and use hands for tasks requiring both fine and gross motor skills.

Benefits
The benefits and perks continue beyond a robust chocolate education. Dandelion Chocolate constantly invests in our people and culture. All team members receive heavily subsidized medical, vision, and dental benefits as well as the option to enroll in our 401k program. All team members receive paid vacation time, holiday pay, and paid sick time. In addition, our team members enjoy commuter benefits, FSAs, chocolate tasting opportunities, and a range of opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
How to Apply
Dandelion is growing and we are invested in employees who take ownership over their role and are interested in contributing in a bigger way with us. If you are interested, we'd like to see your resume and a cover letter (optional) that includes a short description of your favorite food experience or influence. Keep in mind that we value passion, attitude, and hard work, so tell us what inspires you to want to join our production team.

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