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MMagnolia House
Lead Line Cook
Magnolia House
Cook📍 PasadenaOpen to discussion

Magnolia House, a global small-plates restaurant, seeks a skilled Lead Line Cook to join its collaborative kitchen. The role offers $20-23 per hour, including tips, and opportunities for culinary growth. Immediate hire with open availability required.

Apply now → 3 days ago
BBurattino Brick Oven Pizza - Pasadena
Pizza Cook
Burattino Brick Oven Pizza - Pasadena
Cook📍 Pasadena$19/hr

Burattino Pizza in Pasadena seeks motivated and reliable Pizza Cooks to craft perfect crusts with care. Friendly individuals with a passion for Italian cuisine are a fit. Artisan touch is valued.

Apply now → 5 days ago
AAgnes Restaurant and Cheesery
Line Cook
Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery
Cook📍 Pasadena$19/hr

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery seeks a line cook with a passion for hospitality and long-term goals. This full-service restaurant and cheese shop values seasonal cooking and attention to detail. Quality ingredients and consistency are key.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
CCafe Santorini
Pantry Cook
Cafe Santorini
Cook📍 PasadenaOpen to discussion

Café Santorini, a Pasadena institution, seeks a detail-oriented Pantry Cook for its high-volume kitchen. The ideal candidate is reliable and precise, with a focus on consistency and teamwork. Mediterranean cuisine expertise is a plus.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
CCafe Santorini
Pizza Cook
Cafe Santorini
Cook📍 PasadenaOpen to discussion

Cafe Santorini seeks a skilled Pizzaiolo to craft authentic pizzas. This role requires strong dough-handling skills and attention to detail. A passionate and skilled cook is needed to join the high-energy kitchen team.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
LLucky Strike
Cook
Lucky Strike
Cook📍 PasadenaOpen to discussion
Apply now → 5 wks ago
MMi Piace
Pasta Cook
Mi Piace
Cook📍 Pasadena$1/hr

Mi Piace in Pasadena seeks a driven pasta cook who is detail oriented and passionate about handmade pasta. The ideal candidate is reliable and dedicated to delivering delicious food. A great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
CCafe Santorini
Grill Cook
Cafe Santorini
Cook📍 PasadenaInquire for pay

Cook job at Cafe Santorini in Pasadena.

Apply now → 13 wks ago
HHillstone
Cook
Hillstone
Cook📍 PasadenaOpen to discussion

Cook job at Hillstone in Pasadena.

Apply now → 18 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Pasadena?
The fastest route in Pasadena 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. Pasadena bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Pasadena?
Plenty of Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Pasadena kitchens keep line cooks in steady demand across Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District and South Lake Avenue. Most working Pasadena cooks take home roughly $18–$28 an hour.
What is Startender?
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