Pixar Animation Studios
On-Call Chef
1200 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Full-time · $24.07–$31.15/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 21, 2026
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As an On Call Chef, you’ll support the Chef de Cuisine and Senior Sous Chef in managing all aspects of our two Cafés — from food preparation and menu planning to ordering, receiving, and day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll help craft weekly, seasonal, and cost-efficient menus, contribute to catering menu creation and event execution, and ensure that every dish meets Pixar’s high standards of quality, consistency, and safety. This role also involves maintaining compliance with food safety and handling requirements, ordering kitchen supplies, and ensuring the proper upkeep of equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to create weekly cost-efficient menus that are seasonally inspired and broadly appealing
Provide input and support for the Chefs and line cooks who are preparing and serving all food and products for a weekly changing menu from-scratch, at a high volume, ensuring excellent consistency and compliance with the Café’s quality, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Consult and provide input and feedback for kitchen personnel, as appropriate
Experienced with scheduling, evaluating, and constructive feedback for kitchen personnel as appropriate
Provide continued training to cafe employees in safety, cleanliness and sanitation, food preparation, and guest services
Ensure that all necessary food and kitchen supplies are ordered, received, and stored in accordance with the Café’s needs, budget, and procedures
Responsible for overall cost containment by effectively managing ordering, menu selection, and product utilization
Check and maintain proper food handling, refrigeration temperature control points, and handling hazardous materials by Café employees
Attend weekly menu planning meetings with Chef Team
Pursue continued education to enhance professional knowledge and refine management skills
Ad hoc requirements as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen leadership positions
At least 3 years experience in a similar capacity
Must be proficient in verbal, written & digital communication
Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, dining room staff, and guests
Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent and courteous
SKILLS:
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced kitchen environment
Kitchen organizational skills
Ability to compose and refine accurate prep lists and order guides for weekly changing menus as well as catering menus
Ability to foster a collaborative and uplifting team environment
Exceptional Knife skills
Basic Computer knowledge: email, Google Sheets and Docs, Word, Excel, Slack to communicate with vendors and employees
Ability to use sound judgement and to objectively assess situations or circumstances using all the relevant information and apply past experience in order to come to a decision for the best possible outcome
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
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