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Fast Food Cook at Great Wolf Lodge

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Telehealth resources

Telehealth resources

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Paid vacation time off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Kitchen at Dine Brands Global

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.75

From $13.75 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

career advancement

career advancement

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cake Decorator at Costco

Norfolk, VA, USA|
From $12.00 to $15.50

From $12.00 to $15.50

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 support

behavioral health support

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

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Culinary Extern - Baking and Pastry at Colonial Williamsburg Company

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.91

Exact $19.91

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hands-on training

hands-on training

Skill development

Skill development

Real-world experience

Real-world experience

Networking opportunities

Networking opportunities

Exposure to historic culinary practices

Exposure to historic culinary practices

Baker at Coffee And Bagel Brands

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $15.50

From $11.75 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Team tips

Team tips

free on-shift meals

free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Unlimited fountain beverages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

401(k) with match

career advancement

career advancement

Leadership development

Leadership development

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

Perks and rewards

Perks and rewards

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Part Time Cake Decorator at Harris Teeter

Hampton, VA, USA|
From $13.50 to $17.50

From $13.50 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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 discount

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

retirement plans

retirement plans

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook at Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Telehealth resources
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Great Wolf Lodge is a leading family-friendly resort chain known for its indoor water parks and a wide range of entertainment options tailored for guests of all ages. With locations across North America, Great Wolf Lodge offers a unique combination of adventure, hospitality, and comfort designed to create memorable experiences for families and groups. Its commitment to quality service and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a popular destination for vacations and special events. As an employer, Great Wolf Lodge emphasizes career growth, development, and employee well-being, providing a supportive work environment and opportunities to advance within the company.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • ability to learn correct and safe food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
  • must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
  • must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe food handling certification as required
  • successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • ability to learn correct and safe food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
  • must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
  • must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe food handling certification as required
  • successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
  • previous cook experience desired
  • proven teamwork skills
  • projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
  • enthusiastic and positive energy
  • multi-tasking ability

Job Duties

  • Maintain and follow all department operating procedures
  • ensure completion of daily temperature logs, daily cleaning logs, line check sheets and food waste sheets
  • ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations
  • prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
  • execute food orders according to guest preference in a timely manner while working on multiple orders at once
  • provide food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting and preparing a variety of ingredients
  • control recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients
  • provide food and utensils for chef by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
  • support in stocking food and supply inventory, requisitioning supplies and food
  • verify receipt of inventory
  • maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils
  • segregate and remove garbage
  • steam-clean or hose garbage containers
  • follow sanitation standards and procedures
  • comply with legal regulations
  • maintain correct cleaning schedules on all equipment
  • keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs
  • maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards
  • assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or other property leadership
  • check out with outlet leader at the end of the shift

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 22 days ago

Fast Food Cook at Great Wolf Lodge

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Telehealth resources

Telehealth resources

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Paid vacation time off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Posted 1 month ago

Kitchen at Dine Brands Global

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.75

From $13.75 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

career advancement

career advancement

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 13 days ago

Cake Decorator at Costco

Norfolk, VA, USA|
From $12.00 to $15.50

From $12.00 to $15.50

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 support

behavioral health support

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

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Posted 16 days ago

Culinary Extern - Baking and Pastry at Colonial Williamsburg Company

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.91

Exact $19.91

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hands-on training

hands-on training

Skill development

Skill development

Real-world experience

Real-world experience

Networking opportunities

Networking opportunities

Exposure to historic culinary practices

Exposure to historic culinary practices

Posted 18 days ago

Baker at Coffee And Bagel Brands

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $15.50

From $11.75 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Team tips

Team tips

free on-shift meals

free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Unlimited fountain beverages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

401(k) with match

career advancement

career advancement

Leadership development

Leadership development

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

Perks and rewards

Perks and rewards

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Posted 18 days ago

Part Time Cake Decorator at Harris Teeter

Hampton, VA, USA|
From $13.50 to $17.50

From $13.50 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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 discount

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

retirement plans

retirement plans

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

8 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Newport News, VA - April 2026

Browse 8 entry level Chef jobs in Newport News, VA. 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 Newport News, VA

Employers in Newport News, VA 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 Newport News, VA

Entry level Chef pay in Newport News, VA typically ranges from $28,600 per year to $36,900 per year, with average earnings near $32,200 per year or $15.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $28,600 per year
  • Average wage: $32,200 per year or $15.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $36,900 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Chef roles in Newport News, VA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Newport News, VA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Newport News, VA 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 Newport News, VA include:

  • Dine Brands Global
  • Great Wolf Lodge

Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Newport News, VA

Many entry level Chef jobs in Newport News, VA offer Employee Discounts, 401k with employer match, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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