The Barbeque Pit seeks a skilled cook to join their team, offering competitive pay and a tip pool averaging $9.80 hourly. Free meals are provided every shift.
South Winchester BBQ seeks a skilled cook for competitive pay and perks, including $9.80 hourly and a free meal every shift. The ideal candidate values teamwork and quality food. A supportive work environment is provided.
Experienced line cooks are needed to deliver first-class service in a high-end venue. Candidates should have a passion for quality food and exceptional guest experiences. A skilled and efficient cook is required.
Blue Line Pizza seeks a skilled cook to join their team. They're looking for positive and energetic individuals to fill this role. Apply by sending a resume or dropping off an application at the restaurant.
Oren's Hummus Shop seeks a skilled cook to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for preparing high-quality dishes. Competitive opportunities available in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Join a innovative kitchen team as a line cook. Passionate and skilled cooks wanted to help drive culinary excellence. Competitive environment with opportunities to grow.
Join a revolutionary kitchen as a PM Prep Cook. A motivated and skilled team player is needed to drive culinary excellence. Competitive team with a mission to make a difference.
Join a innovative venue as an AM Prep Cook. A skilled and motivated individual is needed for this role. Opportunities to contribute to a unique culinary mission.
The fastest route in San Jose 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 Jose bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in San Jose?
Plenty of San Jose 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 Jose?
San Jose's restaurant scene staffs cooks across Downtown San Jose, Santana Row and Santa Clara, with prep and line work both open. Most working San Jose cooks take home roughly $19–$31 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where San Jose 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.
