Last updated 2026-07-04
127 Food Service Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 127 Food Service jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Food Service jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Jobs related to preparing, serving, and managing food and beverages in various settings.
San Diego, CA, United States Food Service salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Food Service roles near San Diego, CA, United States pay a median rate of $20/hr based on 242 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $19/hr | $20/hr | $20/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $42K | $41K-$43K | 640 postings |
| California | $42K | $41K-$46K | 6,285 postings |
| U.S. | $35K | $31K-$41K | 60,713 postings |
Pay visibility: 84 of 127 visible postings include structured pay data (66%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Food Service salary data.
Companies with current Food Service listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Kfc Careers | 115 |
| Taco Bell | 40 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 35 |
| Target | 23 |
| KFC Careers | 18 |
| Marriott | 14 |
| Pizza Hut | 13 |
Food Service jobs by schedule
Food Service jobs by seniority
Common Food Service job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 7 | 6% |
| Starbucks Barista | 5 | 4% |
| Customer Service | 4 | 3% |
| Line Cook | 4 | 3% |
| Production/Cook | 4 | 3% |
Food Service jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA, United States | 89 | 78% |
| Chula Vista, CA, United States | 8 | 7% |
| El Cajon, CA, United States | 7 | 6% |
| Spring Valley, CA, United States | 6 | 5% |
| Santee, CA, United States | 4 | 4% |
FAQ
- How many Food Service jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 127 Food Service jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Food Service jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($42K P50, $41K-$43K P25-P75, 640 postings) and California ($42K P50, $41K-$46K P25-P75, 6,285 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Food Service roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Kfc Careers (115 jobs, 30%), Taco Bell (40 jobs, 10%), Sprouts Farmers Market (35 jobs, 9%), Target (23 jobs, 6%), and KFC Careers (18 jobs, 5%).
- What seniority levels are common for Food Service jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (85 jobs, 67%), Senior (28 jobs, 22%), Entry (13 jobs, 10%), and Intern (1 job, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Food Service jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (88 jobs, 69%), Part time (37 jobs, 29%), and Temporary (2 jobs, 2%).
- What Food Service job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Cook (7 jobs, 6%), Starbucks Barista (5 jobs, 4%), Customer Service (4 jobs, 3%), Line Cook (4 jobs, 3%), and Production/Cook (4 jobs, 3%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (88 of 127). Mid-level roles account for 85 of 127 listings. 84 of 127 visible postings include structured pay data.
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