Cook Jobs in San Diego

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28 cook gigs open right now in San Diego

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TTribute Pizza
AM Prep Cook NEW
Tribute Pizza
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 19 hrs ago
TTribute Pizza
Pizza Line Cooks NEW
Tribute Pizza
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 19 hrs ago
JJavier's
line cook position available
Javier's
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
TThe Whiskey House
Line Cook
The Whiskey House
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
PPacific Catch La Jolla
Line Cook - PM Shifts
Pacific Catch La Jolla
Cook📍 San Diego$18–$23/hr

Upscale restaurant seeks experienced line cooks for PM shifts. First-class service and culinary skill are a must. Competitive team environment.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 1
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Invited, a private club operator, seeks a Cook 1 to prepare basic food items and maintain a clean workstation. This entry-level role requires a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen environment. A dynamic and inclusive team awaits at one of their 130+ country or city clubs.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 2
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Invited, a private club operator, seeks a skilled Cook 2 to prepare high-quality food and maintain a clean kitchen. This junior-level role requires culinary technique knowledge and teamwork. A dynamic and inclusive team environment is offered.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
FFish Market Downtown
Experienced Line Cooks
Fish Market Downtown
Cook📍 San Diego$20–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking experienced line cooks with a flexible schedule. Earn $20-$21 per hour plus tips and enjoy paid sick leave and discounts. Experienced cooks wanted for a dynamic kitchen environment.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
CCA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Prep Cook
CA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Cook📍 San Diego$22–$24/hr

Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled prep cook to join their team. Looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 18 wks ago
CCA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Line Cook
CA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Cook📍 San Diego$22–$24/hr

Upscale restaurant group seeks skilled line cook to create authentic dishes. Looking for a team player with a passion for quality food. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 18 wks ago
PPostino Little Italy
Line Cook
Postino Little Italy
Cook📍 San DiegoInquire for pay

Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled line cook to create authentic dishes. A passionate and detail-oriented individual is needed for this role. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 18 wks ago
KKetch Grill & Taps Point Loma
Prep Cook
Ketch Grill & Taps Point Loma
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations. A team player with attention to detail is needed for this role. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
KKetch Grill & Taps Point Loma
Cook
Ketch Grill & Taps Point Loma
Cook📍 San Diego$17–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook to join their team. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour plus tips. Flexible scheduling and meal discounts are also offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
MMiguel's Old Town
Prep Cook
Miguel's Old Town
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations. A team player with attention to detail is needed. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
MMiguel's Old Town
Cook
Miguel's Old Town
Cook📍 San Diego$17–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking skilled cook with flexible schedule. Earn $17-$21 hourly plus tips and enjoy paid sick leave and meal discounts. Experienced cooks preferred.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
TTopsail
Cook
Topsail
Cook📍 San Diego$17–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook with flexibility. Earn $17 to $21 per hour plus tips and enjoy paid sick leave. Discounts on meals are also provided.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
FFish Market Downtown
AM Grill Cook
Fish Market Downtown
Cook📍 San Diego$18.50–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking skilled grill cook with flexible schedule. Pay is $18.50 to $21.00 per hour plus tips. Discounts on meals and paid sick leave are also offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
PPortside Pier -The Brigantine
Cook
Portside Pier -The Brigantine
Cook📍 San Diego$17–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking skilled cooks with flexible scheduling and competitive pay, $17-$21 per hour plus tips. Discounts on meals and paid sick leave are also offered. Experienced cooks are preferred for this role.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
FFish Market Downtown
Prep Cook
Fish Market Downtown
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations. Reliable and detail-oriented individuals are preferred. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
FFish Market Downtown
Pantry Cook
Fish Market Downtown
Cook📍 San Diego$18–$21/hr

Upscale venue seeks skilled Pantry Cook with flexible schedule and competitive pay of $18-21 per hour plus tips. Paid sick leave and meal discounts are also offered. Experienced cooks with a strong work ethic are preferred.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
TTop of the Market
Pantry Cook
Top of the Market
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled pantry cook to support kitchen operations. Reliable and detail-oriented individuals are preferred. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
KKetch Brewing / Brig HQ and Catering Kitchen
Cook
Ketch Brewing / Brig HQ and Catering Kitchen
Cook📍 San Diego$17.75–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking skilled cook with flexible schedule. Earn $17.75 to $21.00 per hour plus tips and enjoy paid sick leave and meal discounts. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
TTop of the Market
Line Cook
Top of the Market
Cook📍 San Diego$20–$22/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled line cook with attention to detail. $20-$22 per hour plus tips and perks like paid sick leave and meal discounts. Flexible scheduling available.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
FFish Market Downtown
AM Prep Cook
Fish Market Downtown
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeks a skilled prep cook to prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations. A team player with attention to detail is needed for this key role. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
MMiguel's Point Loma
Cook
Miguel's Point Loma
Cook📍 San Diego$17–$21/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook to join their team. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour plus tips. Flexible scheduling and meal discounts are also offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
MMiguel's Point Loma
Prep Cook
Miguel's Point Loma
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations. Reliable and detail-oriented individuals are preferred. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
CCasa de Reyes
Prep Cook
Casa de Reyes
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

At Charger Hospitality in San Diego’s historic Old Town, every day is a celebration—where vibrant culture, lively entertainment, and authentic California history come together to create an unforgettable workplace. Enjoy

Apply now → 30 wks ago
CCasa de Reyes
Casa De Reyes/Barra Barra Rest/Cook
Casa de Reyes
Cook📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

At Charger Hospitality in San Diego’s historic Old Town, every day is a celebration—where vibrant culture, lively entertainment, and authentic California history come together to create an unforgettable workplace. Enjoy

Apply now → 30 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 San Diego?
The fastest route in San Diego 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. San Diego bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in San Diego?
Plenty of San Diego 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 San Diego?
San Diego’s Gaslamp and beachfront kitchens run high volume year-round, keeping cooks busy through tourist season. Most working San Diego cooks take home roughly $17–$28 an hour.
What is Startender?
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