Kitchen Staff Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Cook III

  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

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Cook

  • KFC
  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Paramount, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

TEAM MEMBER Title: Cook Position Effective Date: Click here to enter text. Company/Department: Click here to enter text. Supervisory Role: None Reports to: FLSA Status: Nonexempt EEO-1 Job...

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Kitchen Clerk

  • Heritage Grocers
  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

At Cardenas Markets, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united...

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FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (various sites)

  • Whittier City School District
  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Whittier, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print ESSENTIAL DUTIES Under supervision, to maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to assist in the...

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Dishwasher (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Requirement: Previous dishwashing experience is preferred....

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Crew Member

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

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Bus Driver/Utility Worker Training Program - PAID TRAINING

  • Ocean View School District
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Ocean View School District of Orange County See attachment on original job posting Future permanent and substitute Bus Driver/Utility Worker vacancies may be filled from this recruitment. This job...

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Lead Food Service Worker

  • Ocean View School District
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Ocean View School District of Orange County See attachment on original job posting We reserve the right to limit the number of candidates to those deemed most qualified for the particular vacancy,...

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Line Cook, Paseo

  • Delaware North Companies
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring full-time and part-time Line Cooks to join our team at Paseo in Anaheim, California. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing...

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Line Cook

  • Posted February 24, 2026 Delaware North
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Paseo 1580 S. Disneyland Drive Anaheim, CA 92802 Restaurant Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour,...

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Assistant Baker

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Brea, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (17 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by...

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Food Service Associate

  • Rocket
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

As a Food Service Associate you will be eligible for: 90 Day Performance-Based Increase Referral Bonus 401K Tuition Reimbursement Program Full-time associates will also be eligible for medical...

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Deli Clerk

  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Overview If you’d be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers,...

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Bakery Baker - Store #07 Full-Time

  • Northgate Gonzalez Markets
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980, in Anaheim, CA and since then we have grown to 40+ stores in 4 counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers...

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Dishwasher (PM Shift)

  • Din Tai Fung North America
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Din Tai Fung (DTF), a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao, is on a mission to create first-class dining experiences through its unwavering commitment to...

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Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

Moving to Costa Mesa, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Costa Mesa, CA below.


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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.8%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Costa Mesa, CA
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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