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Cook Jobs in Irvine

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PPacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Line Cook - AM/Lunch Shifts
Pacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Cook📍 TustinOpen to discussion

Experienced line cooks are needed for morning and lunch shifts at a high-end venue. First-class service skills are a must. Competitive candidates have a passion for culinary excellence.

Apply now → 4 days ago
PPacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Line Cook - PM Dinner Shifts
Pacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Cook📍 TustinOpen to discussion

Experienced line cooks are needed for PM dinner shifts at a high-end venue. First-class service skills are a must. Outstanding culinary skills are required.

Apply now → 4 days ago
PPacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Prep-Cook
Pacific Catch 15 -Tustin
Cook📍 TustinOpen to discussion

Experienced prep cooks are needed to deliver first-class service in a high-end venue. A strong culinary background is required for this role. Excellent service skills are a must.

Apply now → 4 days ago
LLevity Entertainment Group
Line Cook
Levity Entertainment Group
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion

High-energy restaurant seeks a skilled line cook to join their team. A positive and motivated individual is needed for this role. Great work environment and team are a plus.

Apply now → 5 days ago
LLife Time
LifeCafe Restaurant Cook
Life Time
Cook📍 Irvine LakeshoreOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
B
Cook
Boomers
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
MMastro's Ocean Club
Prep Cook
Mastro's Ocean Club
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion
Apply now → 6 wks ago
HHillstone
Prep Cook
Hillstone
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
HHillstone
Line Cook
Hillstone
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
CCA-Postino Park Place (Irvine)
Line Cook
CA-Postino Park Place (Irvine)
Cook📍 IrvineOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled line cook to deliver authentic dining experiences. Looking for a culinary expert with a passion for creative cuisine. Competitive perks offered.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
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Roughly $17–$27 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Irvine?
The fastest route in Irvine is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Irvine bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Irvine?
Plenty of Irvine venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most cook jobs here.
How much do cooks make in Irvine?
Irvine's restaurant scene staffs cooks across the Irvine Spectrum, University Town Center and Diamond Jamboree, with prep and line work both open. Most working Irvine cooks take home roughly $17–$27 an hour.
What is Startender?
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