High-paying Food Industry Jobs in Oakland

The Food Industry involves producing and distributing food items. Workers ensure safe handling, preparation, and quality control. Knowledge of hygiene standards is critical.


The 1,804 food industry jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $20.07 and $22.19 per hour. Barista, Cook and Server are among the most popular high-paying roles in Oakland, CA.

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Updated Aug 13, 2026
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Oakland, CA
California
Job openings (Oakland)

Cook

Oakland

$27.80 per hour

California

$20.94 per hour

Director of Food and Beverage

Oakland

$22.19 per hour

California

$28.29 per hour

Line Cook

Oakland

$22.03 per hour

California

$21.00 per hour

Host/Hostess

Oakland

$22.00 per hour

California

$20.37 per hour

Prep Cook

Oakland

$21.05 per hour

California

$20.09 per hour

Bartender

Oakland

$20.86 per hour

California

$19.27 per hour

Barista

Oakland

$20.07 per hour

California

$19.83 per hour

Kitchen Team Member

Oakland

$19.97 per hour

California

$20.08 per hour

Server

Oakland

$19.85 per hour

California

$19.01 per hour

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