Entry Level Production Chef Jobs
New grad production chef jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong culinary portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, with employers like Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos hiring at this level now.
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At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
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Entry Level Production Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production chef job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on kitchen skills, even if gained through culinary school externships, volunteer work, or part-time prep roles. Employers at this level look for basic knife skills, food safety certification, and the ability to follow recipes consistently at volume. A portfolio showing dishes you have prepared and any SERVSAFE or food handler credentials will give you a clear edge over candidates without documentation.
Which companies hire entry level production chefs?
Companies hiring entry level production chefs right now include Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across contract food service companies, hospital and healthcare dining operations, and large-scale catering organizations that have ongoing volume and structured onboarding for junior kitchen staff.
Are there remote entry level production chef jobs?
Yes, though production chef work is predominantly hands-on and on-site by nature. About 2% of entry level production chef openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve recipe development, food photography assistance, or culinary content production rather than live kitchen shifts. Most entry level positions will expect you to report to a facility in person.
Are these new grad production chef jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior production chef roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts culinary school externships or internships in place of full employment history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio rather than a long resume. Searching for "new grad" or "junior" alongside the role title can help you identify these openings quickly.
Which industries hire the most entry level production chefs?
Entry Level production chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume kitchens that require consistent output, making them well suited to bringing on junior talent and training them in standardized production methods and food safety protocols.