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Chef (Level 2) - Junior Position Cluck & Char Foothill Ranch, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications Spanish Teamwork English Culinary Arts Kitchen stations Full Job Description Be the First Chef to Help Build Something New Cluck & Char is not just another chicken restaurant. We're building a modern fast-casual brand centered around fire, flavor, speed, hospitality, and consistency. Our menu features charcoal-roasted chicken, handcrafted sandwiches, fresh sides, and bold house-made sauces—all designed with scalability and quality in mind. This is a rare opportunity to become the first chef hired by the company and help establish the culinary foundation from day one. We are not looking for a celebrity chef or a six-figure executive chef. We're looking for a talented Level 2 Chef who has recently graduated from culinary school, is eager to learn, enjoys working with systems, and wants to grow alongside an expanding company. The Position Level 2 Chef (Hourly) - Entry-level culinary position with significant growth potential What You'll Do

• Prepare and execute recipes with precision and consistency
• Assist in recipe development and testing
• Help standardize recipes and operating procedures for future scaling
• Maintain food quality, safety, and presentation standards
• Work directly alongside ownership during the startup phase
• Manage inventory and contribute to food cost control
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional kitchen
• Learn every station and develop deep culinary skills Requirements
• Recent graduate of an accredited culinary school or Level 2 equivalent
• Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
• Passion for cooking and continuous learning
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Authorized to work in the United States Who This Position Is Perfect For Someone who wants to grow with an emerging restaurant company, is excited about building processes from the beginning, takes pride in consistency and execution, and is looking for opportunity—not just another kitchen job. Compensation & Growth
• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Paid training and development
• Employee meals
• Career advancement paths:

Kitchen Lead, Kitchen Manager, Corporate Training Chef, Culinary Development, Multi-Unit Operations Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Food provided

Language:

English and Spanish (Required)

Location:

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person