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Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Pick & Prep Chef

at Lowe's
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Food Service - Jr Sous Chef

at ssagroup
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $46,300.00 - $62,400.00

Range $46,300.00 - $62,400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

overtime pay

overtime pay

on-demand pay program

on-demand pay program

meal plan

meal plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Discount

Tuition Discount

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Panda Express (Fort Jackson) : FOH Team Member (10am - 3pm)

at Focus Group Services LLC
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career advancement potential

Career advancement potential

Broista – Irmo, SC

at Dutch Bros Coffee
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.25

Up to $17.25

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Tips

Tips

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

free drinks

free drinks

Free Food

Free Food

Exclusive swag

Exclusive swag

Restaurant Cook

at Denny's- Sunset Blvd
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Great pay

Great pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Culinary Specialist

at US Navy
Columbia, SC, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite
Range $29,700.00 - $39,900.00

Range $29,700.00 - $39,900.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Bonuses

Bonuses

Special pays

Special pays

Cashier (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

at Zaxby's
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Kitchen Team - Frankie's Cafe

at Frankie's Fun Park
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $31,800.00 - $51,000.00

Range $31,800.00 - $51,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

uniform provided

uniform provided

Cake Decorator

at Costco
Columbia, SC, USA|
Range $13.00 - $16.75

Range $13.00 - $16.75

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

hearing aid coverage

hearing aid coverage

pharmacy benefits

pharmacy benefits

behavioral health services

behavioral health services

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Service Deli Clerk

at Costco
Columbia, SC, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health benefits

health benefits

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

hearing aid coverage

hearing aid coverage

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

behavioral health services

behavioral health services

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Bluebird Kitchen Cook PT

at Alex Lee
Columbia, SC, 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)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

100% company funded pension

100% company funded pension

401k

401k

Baking Specialist

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL

at AEG
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $13.25 - $16.75

Range $13.25 - $16.75

Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Career advancement potential

Career advancement potential

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

supportive management

supportive management

Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL

at Columbia Fireflies
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Workplace safety training

Workplace safety training

team environment

team environment

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook

at Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $14.50 - $18.25

Range $14.50 - $18.25

Full-time

Full-time

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

FT Cake Decorator

at Food Lion
West Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time - Overnights

at Circle K
Irmo, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

weekly pay

weekly pay

Weekly bonus potential

Weekly bonus potential

Paid Comprehensive Training

Paid Comprehensive Training

401K with company match

401K with company match

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

health savings accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

18 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Columbia, SC - June 2026

Browse 18 entry level Chef jobs in Columbia, SC. 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 Columbia, SC

Employers in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC

Entry level Chef pay in Columbia, SC typically ranges from $28,100 per year to $35,400 per year, with average earnings near $31,200 per year or $15 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $28,100 per year
  • Average wage: $31,200 per year or $15 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Chef roles in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC include:

  • Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia
  • Focus Group Services LLC

Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Columbia, SC

Many entry level Chef jobs in Columbia, SC offer team-oriented culture, Health Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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