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    ByLocal Market Research Team
    Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
    Updated January 15, 2026
    Hospitality
    Los Angeles, CA

    Commis Chef Jobs in Los Angeles

    Temp and flexible commis chef positions in Los Angeles pay $23.10-$31.35/hr — 65% above the national average, with a cost of living 65% above the U.S. baseline.

    $23-$31

    Per Hour

    $1089

    Weekly (40hrs)

    165

    Cost Index

    PST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Los Angeles

    Hospitality
    Entertainment
    Logistics
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    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$2500
    Groceries$420
    Transport$130
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    About Commis Chef Jobs in Los Angeles

    Commis Chefs in Los Angeles earn $23.10-$31.35/hr, above the national average.

    A Commis Chef is an entry-level kitchen position where you learn fundamental cooking skills, assist senior chefs, and perform basic food preparation tasks.

    Most commis chef positions in Los Angeles are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Commis Chef Pay: Los Angeles vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Los Angeles, CA$23–$31/hr165$2,500
    Las Vegas, NV$14–$19/hr98$1,350
    Reno, NV$14–$19/hr101$1,400
    San Francisco, CA$25–$34/hr180$3,200
    San Jose, CA$23–$32/hr166$2,800
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Commis Chef in Los Angeles

    1.7x
    Challenging
    92
    Hours to pay rent
    57%
    Rent / gross income
    348
    Monthly disposable
    13% less affordable than US national average

    Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

    What You’ll Actually Earn in Los Angeles

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$4,715
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$1,037
    Take-home$3,678
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$2,500
    Groceries + transport$550
    Remaining$628

    Based on avg Commis Chef rate of $27.23/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare ingredients (chopping, measuring, etc.)
    • Assist senior chefs with cooking tasks
    • Maintain clean and organized workstation
    • Receive and store food deliveries
    • Follow food safety protocols

    Skills & Requirements

    Key Skills
    Basic cooking
    Knife skills
    Food prep
    Following recipes
    Kitchen safety
    Requirements
    • Passion for cooking
    • Basic knife skills (trainable)
    • Physical stamina

    Earnings Calculator for Los Angeles

    Calculate Your Commis Chef Earningsin Los Angeles
    $27/hr
    $23.1/hr$31.35/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $825
    Monthly
    $3,572
    Yearly
    $42,900

    Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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    Career Path from Commis Chef

    Commis Chef

    0-2 years

    Chef de Partie

    2-4 years

    Sous Chef

    4-7 years

    Head Chef

    7+ years

    FAQs: Commis Chef Jobs in Los Angeles

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    Commis Chef in Other Cities

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    Data Sources & Methodology

    The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

    1. [1]
      BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
    2. [2]
      BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
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      Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
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      Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
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      MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
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      DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

    Data Freshness

    CategoryCost of Living
    Last Updated2026-01-15
    Next Update2027-01-15

    We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

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