Prep Chef Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Meat Cutter

  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

A Day in the Life: Were looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Meat/Seafood Department Clerk to join our team! In this role, youll assist with preparing, packaging, and displaying fresh...

Were Hiring: Food Runner / Busser / Food Prep (Indian Cuisine Expe

  • Scotts Valley, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We're Hiring: Food Runner / Busser / Food Prep (Indian Cuisine Expe (scotts valley) Ambrosia India Bistro, Scotts Valley La Madrona Drive near Mt. Hermon Road compensation: Competitive hourly pay...

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our delicious, fresh from scratch food fresh to order. Add in a dash of flexible scheduling, a pinch...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Prep Cook

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago

THE PERFECT PAIRING 6+ months kitchen/prep experience (high-volume a plus)Strong knife skills and recipe executionFlexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidaysTeam players with a passion for great...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Prep Cook - Pleasanton Chilis

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook - Pleasanton Chili's

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Midnight Baker Food Prep & Pastry (Hayward, CA)

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 15 days ago

un Midnight Baker - Food Prep & Pastry (Hayward, CA) (HAYWARD) FIVE10PREPS LLC 838 B ST compensation: $22/hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Midnight Baker - Food Prep &...

Prep Cook

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 10/01/2025 Salary: $17.55 - $21.00 / hour Location CA, San Jose 3055 Olin Ave., Suite 1000 San Jose, CA 95128 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks...

Butcher - Full Time

  • Los Altos, CA (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (10 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Restaurant Prep Cooks / Pastry Cooks

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally....

Prep Cook

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 24 days ago

Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $17.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Kitchen Helper

  • Boulder Creek, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boulder Creek, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

General Function: The Kitchen Helper is responsible for cleaning all dishes, utensils and kitchen / food preparation equipment, as well as general sanitation and organization of the YMCA Camp Campbell...

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Santa Clara, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Prep Chefs in Santa Clara, CA
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%