Sous Chef Jobs in Orange, CA

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (20 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (20 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

Sous Chef

  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Located in the vibrant heart of Downtown Covina, Rosalie is a warm, energetic neighborhood Italian restaurant created by the team behind Union in...

Hiring kitchen Chef Okidoki by Meiji

  • Tustin, CA (3 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tustin, CA (3 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring chef part time Need experience to working for Japanese restaurant. Position: Quick Learner with a Passion for Japanese Cuisine We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at...

Sous Chef-Evening (Retail)

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Sous Chef ensures the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards....

Cook II - OC

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About City of Hope Orange County City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. Supported by a regional network...

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

presentation, and service and production time standards You have strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Concordia University - 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef - Full Time!

  • Brea, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brea, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Position: Sous Chef Pay Range: $23.00 - $24.25/hr. Capriana is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus....

Cook II Lead (Barstow, CA) California State University, Fullerton

  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Cook II Lead (Barstow, CA) Classificaiton: Cook II Lead Department: Desert Studies Sub-Division: Salary Range: $4,153 - $6,869 per month Appointment Type: Temporary Time Base: Full Time Work...

Cook II Lead (Barstow, CA)

  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Title Cook II Lead (Barstow, CA) Classification Cook II Lead AutoReqId 549477 Department Desert Studies Division Vice President, Academic Affairs Salary Range Classification Range $4,153 -...

Cook II

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Cook II Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,265 current hospitality jobs what where Cook II Hotel Queen Mary 1126 Queens...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Bon Appetit + We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. + Location: Concordia University - 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612....

Cook II Lead

  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Cook II Lead Front Porch $23.00 - $25.00 / hr United States, California, Anaheim Jun 17, 2025 Walnut Village Retirement Community is Hiring! Lead Cook II - Part-Time Flexible Schedule = Friday...

Banquets - Cook II

  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Company Description: Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to...

Cook II - Cocinero II

  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Overview Contract Services Group, Inc. (CSG) specializes in providing cleaning and related services to a variety of industry facilities throughout the Southwestern United States. These include...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Orange, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Orange, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sous Chefs in Orange, CA
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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