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Chef at U.S. Navy

Alamo, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Additionally, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) offers degree

Additionally, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) offers degree

programs, including a Naval Studies Certificate, that contribute toward an associate degree

programs, including a Naval Studies Certificate, that contribute toward an associate degree

These programs support professional development and educational advancement

These programs support professional development and educational advancement

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef at MeetAChef.com

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay is between $25 to $40/hour depending on experience

Pay is between $25 to $40/hour depending on experience

Line Chef at Olive Garden

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive compensation range

Competitive compensation range

Flexible scheduling options to support personal commitments

Flexible scheduling options to support personal commitments

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Dependable weekly paychecks

Dependable weekly paychecks

Work anniversary bonuses as a token of appreciation

Work anniversary bonuses as a token of appreciation

Immediate entitlement to sick leave

Immediate entitlement to sick leave

Eligibility for paid family and medical leave after one year of service

Eligibility for paid family and medical leave after one year of service

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance coverage

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance coverage

Ongoing training and development opportunities for skill enhancement

Ongoing training and development opportunities for skill enhancement

Employee discounts on various products

Employee discounts on various products

Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching contributions

Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching contributions

Cook at Wingstop

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell - Edinburg

Edinburg, TX, USA|Onsite
From $9.50 to $10.75

From $9.50 to $10.75

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

San Juan, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Food Prep Person at Golden Corral

Weslaco, TX, 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Staff meals

Staff meals

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell Mission

Mission, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health insurance options

health insurance options

Culinary Assistant at Sonic Drive-In

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

top-notch training

top-notch training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Programs

Community Involvement Programs

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell - Weslaco

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $9.50 to $10.75

From $9.50 to $10.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Froster at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Alton, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $9.50

Exact $9.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Culinary Assistant at Sonic Drive-In

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical attention, dental treatment, and vision care

Medical attention, dental treatment, and vision care

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Encouraging Slip-Resistant Footwear Usage

Encouraging Slip-Resistant Footwear Usage

Training Contests

Training Contests

Cake Decorator at Costco

Pharr, TX, USA|
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 coverage

behavioral health coverage

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

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

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Posted 2 months ago

Chef at U.S. Navy

Alamo, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Additionally, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) offers degree

Additionally, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) offers degree

programs, including a Naval Studies Certificate, that contribute toward an associate degree

programs, including a Naval Studies Certificate, that contribute toward an associate degree

These programs support professional development and educational advancement

These programs support professional development and educational advancement

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 2 months ago

Chef at MeetAChef.com

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay is between $25 to $40/hour depending on experience

Pay is between $25 to $40/hour depending on experience

Posted 2 months ago

Line Chef at Olive Garden

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive compensation range

Competitive compensation range

Flexible scheduling options to support personal commitments

Flexible scheduling options to support personal commitments

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Dependable weekly paychecks

Dependable weekly paychecks

Work anniversary bonuses as a token of appreciation

Work anniversary bonuses as a token of appreciation

Immediate entitlement to sick leave

Immediate entitlement to sick leave

Eligibility for paid family and medical leave after one year of service

Eligibility for paid family and medical leave after one year of service

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance coverage

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance coverage

Ongoing training and development opportunities for skill enhancement

Ongoing training and development opportunities for skill enhancement

Employee discounts on various products

Employee discounts on various products

Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching contributions

Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, including company matching contributions

Posted 22 days ago

Cook at Wingstop

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Posted 29 days ago

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell - Edinburg

Edinburg, TX, USA|Onsite
From $9.50 to $10.75

From $9.50 to $10.75

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

San Juan, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 25 days ago

Food Prep Person at Golden Corral

Weslaco, TX, 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Staff meals

Staff meals

Posted 25 days ago

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell Mission

Mission, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health insurance options

health insurance options

Posted 2 months ago

Culinary Assistant at Sonic Drive-In

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

top-notch training

top-notch training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Programs

Community Involvement Programs

Posted 2 months ago

Restaurant Cook at Taco Bell - Weslaco

Weslaco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $9.50 to $10.75

From $9.50 to $10.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 2 months ago

Froster at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Alton, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $9.50

Exact $9.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Posted 2 months ago

Culinary Assistant at Sonic Drive-In

Alamo, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical attention, dental treatment, and vision care

Medical attention, dental treatment, and vision care

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Encouraging Slip-Resistant Footwear Usage

Encouraging Slip-Resistant Footwear Usage

Training Contests

Training Contests

Posted 2 months ago

Cake Decorator at Costco

Pharr, TX, USA|
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 coverage

behavioral health coverage

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

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

22 Entry Level Chef Jobs in McAllen, TX - May 2026

Browse 22 entry level Chef jobs in McAllen, TX. 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 McAllen, TX

Employers in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX

Entry level Chef pay in McAllen, TX typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in McAllen, TX

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in McAllen, TX

    Many entry level Chef jobs in McAllen, TX offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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