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Teppan Chef at Benihana

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Complimentary onsite meals

Complimentary onsite meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

dependent care benefits

dependent care benefits

Line Cook at Little Caesars

Memphis, TN, USA|
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 Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook at Taco Bell

Memphis, TN, USA|
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 options

Retirement plan options

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cake Decorator - Full Time at Whole Foods

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $29.20

From $15.50 to $29.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Team member perks

Team member perks

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR at Kroger

Memphis, TN, USA|
From $13.50 to $17.50

From $13.50 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

training programs

training programs

Saute/Broiler Cook at The Capital Grille

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $18.00

From $15.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

multiple insurance options

multiple insurance options

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Cake Decorator at Costco

Memphis, TN, USA|
From $12.50 to $16.00

From $12.50 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 benefits

behavioral health benefits

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

Benihana logo

Teppan Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short term disability insurance
accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
401(k) Plan
employee dining discounts
Complimentary onsite meals
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
dependent care benefits

Job Description

Benihana is a renowned hospitality company specializing in the art of teppanyaki cuisine, offering guests a unique blend of dining and entertainment. With a well-established reputation for delivering memorable experiences, Benihana stands out in the restaurant industry as a leader in combining culinary expertise with exceptional guest service. The company’s philosophy revolves around creating great guest memories by fostering a culture where employees are valued as the essential ingredient to their success. Recognizing that their people are the secret sauce, Benihana invests in career development opportunities, comprehensive training, and a supportive, fun working environment to ensure growth and success for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of Benihana chef training program
  • Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of Benihana chef training program
  • Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan orders
  • Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous
  • Provides guests with information about Benihana foods and responds promptly to guest requests
  • Asks guests for cooking preferences and follows their instructions
  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using kitchen equipment
  • Performs shift opening and closing duties such as cleaning refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts, and floors
  • Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, equipment, and food storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized
  • Reports kitchen equipment or maintenance issues as needed
  • Prepares foods according to company portion standards and recipe specifications
  • Adheres to proper food presentation and garnishing guidelines
  • Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods following health and safety regulations
  • Uses knives and kitchen utensils to prepare food
  • Adheres to company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
  • Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with guests
  • Notifies management of guest dissatisfaction or accidents
  • Participates in guest special occasion celebrations and may photograph guests
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 17 days ago

Teppan Chef at Benihana

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Complimentary onsite meals

Complimentary onsite meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

dependent care benefits

dependent care benefits

Posted 13 days ago

Line Cook at Little Caesars

Memphis, TN, USA|
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 Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 13 days ago

Line Cook at Taco Bell

Memphis, TN, USA|
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 options

Retirement plan options

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Posted 17 days ago

Cake Decorator - Full Time at Whole Foods

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $29.20

From $15.50 to $29.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Team member perks

Team member perks

Posted 17 days ago

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR at Kroger

Memphis, TN, USA|
From $13.50 to $17.50

From $13.50 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

training programs

training programs

Posted 2 months ago

Saute/Broiler Cook at The Capital Grille

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $18.00

From $15.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

multiple insurance options

multiple insurance options

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Posted 2 months ago

Cake Decorator at Costco

Memphis, TN, USA|
From $12.50 to $16.00

From $12.50 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 benefits

behavioral health benefits

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

7 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Memphis, TN - April 2026

Browse 7 entry level Chef jobs in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN

Employers in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN

Entry level Chef pay in Memphis, TN 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

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Memphis, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Memphis, TN

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

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