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JBS Imports

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Venice, CA

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Venice, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

JBS Imports

Store Team Lead

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Venice, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Venice, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Venice, CA · On-site

$24K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$24K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Encinitas, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deliver a Wild Fork Personal Chef shopping experience to all customers and ensure all team members ... Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force * Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures ...

Just Fare

Line Cook

Oakland, CA · On-site

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Position Overview The Line Cook will support the Lead Line Cooks and Sous Chef in all ... About Just Fare Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make ...

Just Fare

Line Cook

Oakland, CA · On-site

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Overview The Line Cook will support the Lead Line Cooks and Sous Chef in all breakfast ... About Just Fare Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make ...

Just Fare

Line Cook

Oakland, CA · On-site

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Overview The Line Cook will support the Lead Line Cooks and Sous Chef in all breakfast ... About Just Fare Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make ...

KSL Resorts

Cook I

Napa, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

... tasks and responsibilities as needed. • Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation ... Work Conditions and Schedule • Medium work - Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and ...

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How much do task force chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for task force chef in California is $21.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a task force chef do, and how does the role differ from that of a regular chef?

A typical workweek for a Task Force Chef involves working in different kitchens or hospitality establishments, often stepping in temporarily to cover staffing shortages, assist with new openings, or support special events. This role requires flexibility as schedules can include day, night, and weekend shifts, depending on the needs of each assignment. Unlike regular chefs who remain at a single location, Task Force Chefs must quickly adapt to varied menus, teams, and operational styles, ensuring consistency and quality wherever they’re assigned. The dynamic nature of this job offers valuable exposure to different culinary settings and can be an excellent stepping stone to higher-level management positions within the industry.

What is a task force chef?

A Task Force Chef is a culinary professional who steps into temporary roles at restaurants, hotels, or other food service establishments to provide leadership and support during transitions, staff shortages, or special events. They are highly experienced and adaptable, capable of managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining efficiency under pressure. Task Force Chefs may be hired on a short-term basis to train staff, implement new menus, or troubleshoot operational challenges. Their role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different kitchen environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a task force chef?

To thrive as a Task Force Chef, you need comprehensive culinary expertise, strong experience in high-volume and diverse kitchen environments, and often a formal culinary qualification such as a degree from a culinary institute. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and digital inventory or menu management systems is commonly expected. Exceptional adaptability, leadership, and the ability to work harmoniously with different teams are vital soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are important because Task Force Chefs are frequently deployed to various locations to address staffing gaps or launch new operations, requiring immediate effective contributions and seamless team integration.

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Infographic showing various Task Force Chef job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,189 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Ponderosa Kitchen Manager/Chef

Mount Hermon Association, Inc

Mount Hermon, CA • On-site

$20.53 - $30.27/hr

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Job description

General Qualifications:
The Ponderosa Lodge ("PL") Kitchen Manager/Chef is a Ministerial position. Ministerialstaff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.'s ("MHA") Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA's Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
Position Objective:
The PL Kitchen Manager is responsible for all PL food operations including but not limited to, preparing meals, food and supply ordering and inventory, personnel management, and equipment upkeep in a manner consistent with MHA's mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct.
Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Oversee all PL food operations including but not limited to, preparing meals, food and supply ordering and inventory, personnel management, and equipment upkeep.
  • Recruit, train, schedule, supervise and continually monitor food service staff.
  • Reports and works closely with direct supervisor and MHA management in support of the Food Service Department vision.

• Create recipes & review menus and group information to provide production sheets for all areas and communicate order needs in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Monitor cost per meal, supplies, and labor vs. budget.
  • In cooperation with the hosts and custodial department, ensure the dining room is in a set, clean and sanitary state for each meal.
  • Supervise and coordinate clean up duties with Summer Staff and Guest Groups.

• Communicate with department supervisors & MHA management supporting the Food Service Department vision by achieving operational, financial & guest experience goals.
  • Enforce and ensure service staff are appropriately dressed and prepared.
  • Periodically train staff in injury and illness prevention plans per standards.
  • Respond to emergencies as needed and report suspected food borne illness to Health Services.
  • Coordinate maintenance, repair, and deep cleaning with maintenance and custodial.

• Document food consumption and leftovers and donations; direct utilization of food surpluses and leftovers.
• Manage kitchen staff by communicating expectations, providing training, team meetings, staff coaching, staff reviews and evaluating performance goals and engages in departmental spiritual formation.
  • Enforce & train health and safety codes and procedures as well as building security, and proper care and treatment of facilities.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • All PL food service staff including but not limited to, p/t cooks, p/t dishwashers, volunteers.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:
  • Culinary education preferred or comparable work experience.
  • Serve Safe Certified.

Work Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supervising food service staff.
  • Minimum 3 years of culinary or cooking experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of Kitchen Management preferred.
  • Christian Ministry or Volunteer experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must possess excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to cook and prepare a variety of foods in a timely, clean and sanitary manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce delicious and appetizing meals in large quantities.
  • Excellent knife skills required.
  • Able to use and supervise dishwashing & kitchen cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to be pleasant and courteous with people while under stress.
  • Professional demeanor, sense of humor, adaptable, flexible, self-motivated.
  • Ability to take directions and follow procedures.
  • Demonstrated competence in making judgments concerning food taste, palatability, and aesthetics of food quality.
  • Working knowledge of menu and recipe development, presentation, portion control and costing.
  • Ability to effectively manage a dynamic, part-time, entry-level work force.
  • Cooperative spirit and desire to learn and improve.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to use MS Excel and Word, skilled in food service math.

• Bilingual skills a plus; fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) a must.
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and move around most of the workday.
  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
  • Requires standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, twisting, seeing, grasping, among other physical labor tasks.
  • Ability to safely use a variety of kitchen tools, chemicals, equipment, and utensils, including sharp objects.

Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights and weekends and most major holidays with a flexible schedule.
  • Must have a clean driving record of at least three years and agree to and comply with MHA's employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
  • Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA's Mission, Vision, Culture Code and Standards of Conduct.
  • Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
  • Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:
  • Culinary education preferred or comparable work experience.
  • Serve Safe Certified.

Work Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience leading in large quantity food service, catering and or restaurant services.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supervising food service staff.
  • Minimum 3 years of culinary or cooking experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of Kitchen Management preferred.
  • Christian Ministry or Volunteer experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must possess excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to cook and prepare a variety of foods in a timely, clean and sanitary manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce delicious and appetizing meals in large quantities.
  • Excellent knife skills required.
  • Able to use and supervise dishwashing & kitchen cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to be pleasant and courteous with people while under stress.
  • Professional demeanor, sense of humor, adaptable, flexible, self-motivated.
  • Ability to take directions and follow procedures.
  • Demonstrated competence in making judgments concerning food taste, palatability, and aesthetics of food quality.
  • Working knowledge of menu and recipe development, presentation, portion control and costing.
  • Ability to effectively manage a dynamic, part-time, entry-level work force.
  • Cooperative spirit and desire to learn and improve.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to use MS Excel and Word, skilled in food service math.
  • Bilingual skills a plus; fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) a must.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and move around most of the workday.
  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
  • Requires standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, twisting, seeing, grasping, among other physical labor tasks.
  • Ability to safely use a variety of kitchen tools, chemicals, equipment, and utensils, including sharp objects.

Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights and weekends and most major holidays with a flexible schedule.
  • Must have a clean driving record of at least three years and agree to and comply with MHA's employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
  • Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA's Mission, Vision, Culture Code and Standards of Conduct.
  • Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
  • Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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