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Food Cooks Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

Tastes all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality. * Maintains a clean ... Work Environment The work environment for Prep cooks includes the following large kitchen ...

Assistwith food production to include; undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, making salads, etc. * Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using ...

Food Services - On-Call Cook

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

The Cook also ensures food safety, upholds proper sanitation procedures, and consistently follows the FIFO (First In, First Out) method, among other essential responsibilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ...

Assistwith food production to include; undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, making salads, etc. * Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using ...

Assistwith food production to include; undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, making salads, etc. * Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using ...

Prepare all served food * Follow detailed recipes for scratch kitchen * Cook food, manage production & presentation of all food on the line * Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Prepare all served food * Follow detailed recipes for scratch kitchen * Cook food, manage production & presentation of all food on the line * Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Cook Aztec Grill

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$18.21 - $19.21/hr

Line Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring timely and accurate food service.

Cook Aztec Grill

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$18.21 - $19.21/hr

Line Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring timely and accurate food service.

Octavia is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. A seamless blend ... Cookery: vegetables, meats, grill, fryer, saucier, pastry -Contributing to the prep and development ...

Octavia is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. A seamless blend ... Cookery: vegetables, meats, grill, fryer, saucier, pastry -Contributing to the prep and development ...

Clearly announce food ticket orders to Line Cooks. * Keep tickets organized, maintain awareness of counts of all items. * Maintain proper timing of courses, fire upcoming courses if Server has not ...

Clearly announce food ticket orders to Line Cooks. * Keep tickets organized, maintain awareness of counts of all items. * Maintain proper timing of courses, fire upcoming courses if Server has not ...

Food Runner

Napa, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Clearly announce food ticket orders to Line Cooks. * Keep tickets organized, maintain awareness of counts of all items. * Maintain proper timing of courses, fire upcoming courses if Server has not ...

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How much do food cooks jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for food cooks in San Rafael, CA is $17.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Cooks vs Kitchen Assistants?

AspectFood CooksKitchen Assistants
CredentialsMay require culinary training or certificationsUsually no formal credentials needed
Work EnvironmentProfessional kitchens, restaurants, hotelsSupport roles in kitchens, hospitals, cafeterias
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing, cooking, and plating dishesAssisting with prep, cleaning, and basic tasks
Industry UsageCommonly searched for as chefs or cooksOften compared as support staff in kitchens

Food Cooks focus on preparing and cooking meals, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Kitchen Assistants support kitchen operations through prep and cleaning tasks. While both roles work in food service environments, Food Cooks have more advanced responsibilities, whereas Kitchen Assistants provide essential support to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

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$33/hr

Full-time

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Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Check out a day in the life of a Prep Cook
The pay rate or range for this position is: $33.00 per hour33.00 per hour
Job Summary
As a Prep Cook for our company you will be responsible for preparing various food items through knife/tool cuts in large volume. All items will be prepared following all safety and local sanitation guidelines during production.Job Description
Benefits/Perks:
  • No Weekends
  • Monday to Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • Snacks and meals provided during shifts
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 401K with match
  • Vacation and Sick days

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for preparing ingredients for production according to recipes/directions.
  • Assist with food production to include; undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, making salads, etc.
  • Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines.
  • Assist in the production of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events.
  • Follows production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as instructed by management.
  • Follows all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines.
  • Ensures consistent quality on all prepared items.
  • Tastes all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality.
  • Maintains a clean and organized station.
  • Maintains kitchen equipment.
  • Follows proper rotation and storage of goods such as; proper labeling, stocking of ingredients and FIFO.
  • Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience.
  • Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes. Interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
  • Strong communication, time and resource management and planning skills.
  • Sense of urgency.
  • Customer service.
  • Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen in a safe manner.
  • High volume production & large batch cooking.
  • Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Knows where things are in the kitchen and how to use the equipment.

Education and Work Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).
  • Minimum 2+ years prep experience or equivalent job experience.

Work Environment
The work environment for Prep cooks includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures.
  • Fast paced kitchen.
  • High sense of urgency.
  • Moderate to high noise level.
  • Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions.
  • Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered.
  • Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment.
  • Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space.
  • Hot/cold environments when moving thins in and out of the fridge and freezer.

Requirements
  • Must have and maintain an active Handlers' Card (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement.
  • Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance.
  • Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Constant handling and fingering food, carts, cooking equipment, etc.
  • Constant use of hands while prepping food.
  • Constant grasping food, cooking and equipment.
  • Occasionally rotating body/ pushing/pulling food racks and carts.
  • Constant lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting and carrying items weighing between 20 lbs. - 40 lbs. Items weighing over 40 lbs. must be carried by two (2) people.
  • Job requires frequent reaching across surfaces, above shoulders and outward.
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of loaded and unloaded carts and cooking equipment.
  • Good or correctable vision is required to safely perform all duties.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending and twisting are required to perform cooking and food prep duties.
  • Squatting and kneeling may be required.
  • Good balance required to safely perform all assigned tasks.
  • Neck flexion and usage will be constant while performing assigned tasks.
  • Environmental demands include: hot surfaces such as oven and stoves.
  • Use of step ladders.
  • Greasy and wet floors.
  • Exposure to fumes from burnt oils and greases.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
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