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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

Panda Express (Fort Jackson) : FOH Team Member (10am - 3pm) at Focus Group Services LLC

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook at Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

training provided

training provided

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Potential for advancement

Potential for advancement

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

family-friendly atmosphere

family-friendly atmosphere

Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at AEG

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

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
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

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Posted 5 days ago

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

Posted 27 days ago

Panda Express (Fort Jackson) : FOH Team Member (10am - 3pm) at Focus Group Services LLC

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 29 days ago

Line Cook at Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

training provided

training provided

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Potential for advancement

Potential for advancement

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

family-friendly atmosphere

family-friendly atmosphere

Posted 16 days ago

Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at AEG

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 19 days ago

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

Posted 19 days ago

Line Cook at Wildewood Downs

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

8 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Columbia, SC - April 2026

Browse 8 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 has been 1 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 Positive work environment, Training and development opportunities, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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