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5 cook gigs open right now in Oakland

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VViridian
Line Cook
Viridian
Cook📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Viridian, a contemporary Asian American restaurant in Uptown Oakland, seeks a skilled line cook who values teamwork and takes pride in their craft. The ideal candidate is professional, curious, and accountable. A collaborative kitchen environment is offered.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CCholita Linda
Cook Wanted
Cholita Linda
Cook📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Cholita Linda is hiring a cook to join their team in various Bay Area locations. They're looking for someone to fill a line cook role with flexible availability. Cholita Linda offers a unique work environment.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
GGabby Goat American Pub & Grill
Cook Wanted
Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill
Cook📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill seeks a skilled cook to prepare high-quality food for guests. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to follow specifications. A fun and lively atmosphere awaits the right person.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
SSegundo Dining Commons
Cook Wanted
Segundo Dining Commons
Cook📍 OaklandOpen to discussion

Sage Street Cafe seeks a skilled cook. The venue offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals. Apply through UC Davis by August 28, 2026.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
SSalt & Honey Catering + Events
Line Cook
Salt & Honey Catering + Events
Cook📍 Oakland$26/hr

Cook job at Salt & Honey Catering + Events in Oakland.

Apply now → 17 wks ago
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Roughly $17–$28 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Oakland?
The fastest route in Oakland 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. Oakland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Oakland?
Plenty of Oakland 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 Oakland?
Oakland kitchens keep line cooks in steady demand across Uptown, downtown and Jack London Square. Most working Oakland cooks take home roughly $17–$28 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Oakland venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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