Now Hiring Event Cooks | San Diego County

San Diego | Mission Valley | La Jolla | Del Mar | Carlsbad | Chula Vista | + Surrounding Areas

The Party Staff, Inc. is actively hiring experienced Event Cooks to support events and food service operations throughout San Diego County.

We partner with hotels, corporate dining facilities, event venues, private clients, and catering companies across the region, supporting everything from high-volume kitchens to upscale events.

These are on-call flexible positions ideal for experienced culinary professionals who want consistent opportunities while maintaining control of their schedule. Some shifts are scheduled in advance, while others are last-minute. You choose when you work.

A minimum commitment of two Saturdays per month is required.

Position: Event Cook (Experienced Only)

👉 Apply Here – Event Cook 👈

• Line cook, prep cook, and grill cook assignments
• Work in fast-paced kitchens supporting events, banquets, and corporate dining
• Assist with food prep, cooking, plating, and maintaining kitchen standards
• Follow recipes, production lists, and direction from chefs or kitchen leads
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at all times

Pay
• $21–$24 per hour starting base wage, depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for higher-paying placements and consistent work for top performers

What We’re Looking For
• Previous professional kitchen experience REQUIRED (restaurant, catering, hotel, or corporate dining)
• Strong knife skills and understanding of kitchen operations
• Ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Food safety knowledge and professionalism in the kitchen
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable transportation strongly recommended (client locations throughout San Diego County)
• Team-oriented, dependable, and able to take direction on-site

Why Work With Us
• 36+ year established hospitality staffing company
• Work at a variety of kitchens, venues, and high-end events
• Flexible scheduling with real earning potential
• Priority booking for reliable and high-performing staff

Additional Info
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify employer)
• Background checks conducted in accordance with California law
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered per Fair Chance guidelines

Ready to get started?
Apply using the link above and our recruiting team will follow up with next steps.

👉 Apply Here – Event Cook 👈

We look forward to adding strong, experienced culinary professionals to our San Diego team.

The Party Staff, Inc.

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