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Sushi Chef

at Food City
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

dental plan

dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Associate Offers

Sushi Chef

at Food City
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

dental plan

dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Associate Offers

Sushi Chef

at Food City
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

dental plan

dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Associate Offers

Sushi Chef

at Food City
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.50 - $25.50

Range $16.50 - $25.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly paychecks with direct deposit

Weekly paychecks with direct deposit

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

company-paid disability insurance

company-paid disability insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

dental plan

dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Vacations

associate discounts

associate discounts

Sushi Chef I

at Hana Group
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Career Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Sushi Chef

at Food City
Red Bank, TN, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

dental plan

dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Associate Offers

IHOP Cook

at IHOP
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $14.00

Range $13.00 - $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

Cook

at Embassy Suites
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.75 - $17.00

Range $12.75 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

access to earned wages before payday

access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

401(k) with 4% match

hotel and food and beverage discounts

hotel and food and beverage discounts

Cook

at Red Lobster
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

shift meal discounts

shift meal discounts

career training opportunities

career training opportunities

(USA) Cake Decorator

at Sam's Club
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $27.00

Range $19.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Kitchen Staff

at Hooters
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Line Cook - Skyside

at Valor Hospitality
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $15.75

Range $12.50 - $15.75

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

team member hotel discount program

team member hotel discount program

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid PTO

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

at Sam's Club
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $25.00

Range $17.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Back of House Team Member

at Firebirds Restaurants
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.00

Range $13.50 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

time off on holidays

time off on holidays

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

extensive training and development

extensive training and development

medical benefits

medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

IHOP Cook

at IHOP
Hixson, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $14.00

Range $13.00 - $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

15 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Chattanooga, TN - June 2026

Browse 15 entry level Chef jobs in Chattanooga, TN. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Chef Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Employers in Chattanooga, TN are actively hiring entry level Chef staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Chef Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Chef positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Chattanooga, TN

Entry level Chef pay in Chattanooga, TN typically ranges from $26,500 per year to $35,400 per year, with average earnings near $28,100 per year or $13.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $26,500 per year
  • Average wage: $28,100 per year or $13.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Chef roles in Chattanooga, TN using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

  • Pay range
  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Chattanooga, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Chattanooga, TN create steady demand for entry level Chef positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Chef Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Chef roles in Chattanooga, TN include:

  • Embassy Suites
  • IHOP

Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Chattanooga, TN

Many entry level Chef jobs in Chattanooga, TN offer Discount Program, hotel and food and beverage discounts, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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