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Sous Chef

at Aramark
Auburn, WA, 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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Auburn, WA, 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

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retail Sales Associate FT

at US Foods, Inc.
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $22.00

Range $17.13 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

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

employee discount

employee discount

meal benefits

meal benefits

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

team environment

team environment

Travel OR Registered Nurse

at HCS 247
Tacoma, WA, USA|Travel
Range $103,680.00 - $161,280.00

Range $103,680.00 - $161,280.00

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Aggressive compensation

Aggressive compensation

Lodging per-diem

Lodging per-diem

Meals allowance

Meals allowance

Travel expense allowance

Travel expense allowance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

free CEUs

free CEUs

Clinical support 24/7

Clinical support 24/7

professional liability coverage

professional liability coverage

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

term life insurance

term life insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

State license assistance

State license assistance

Personal staffing assistance

Personal staffing assistance

Exceptional customer service

Exceptional customer service

Travel tax filing resources

Travel tax filing resources

Baker (Cafe Team Member) - Wedgwood

at Grand Central Bakery
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.30

Exact $21.30

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tips

Tips

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Baker II/Cake Decorator

at United Supermarkets
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

associate discounts

associate discounts

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

at Fred Meyer
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $20.25

Range $15.75 - $20.25

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook

at Old Spaghetti Factory
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.35

Exact $17.35

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid training

Paid training

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

weekly pay

weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

24/7 Well-Being Advisor

24/7 Well-Being Advisor

Prescription Savings

Prescription Savings

Credit Counseling

Credit Counseling

Housing Counseling

Housing Counseling

Debt Counseling

Debt Counseling

Life insurance

Life insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Cook I - Summer 26

at Crystal Mountain
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $2.00

Range $21.00 - $2.00

Seasonal

Seasonal

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Alterra season pass

Free Alterra season pass

Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents

Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents

50 percent off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts

50 percent off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts

Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off

Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off

Free friends and family day-ski vouchers

Free friends and family day-ski vouchers

Discount on ski and snowboard lessons

Discount on ski and snowboard lessons

Discount on ski and snowboard rentals

Discount on ski and snowboard rentals

BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

at Fred Meyer
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.50

Range $15.00 - $19.50

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Safe working environment

Safe working environment

Baking Associate

at Aramark
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Flexible Work Options

Flexible Work Options

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Pastry Baker

at Aramark
Tacoma, WA, 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

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Flexible Work Options

Flexible Work Options

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

meal benefits

meal benefits

Production Baker

at Aramark
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Options

Flexible Work Options

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Pastry Maker

at Aramark
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

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

training programs

training programs

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership workshops

Leadership workshops

Online learning platforms

Online learning platforms

Cake Decorator

at Costco
Puyallup, WA, 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) Plan

401(k) Plan

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Culinary Specialist

at US Navy
Renton, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $39,400.00 - $52,900.00

Range $39,400.00 - $52,900.00

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

Housing allowance

Housing allowance

Special duty pay

Special duty pay

Food provided

Food provided

Cake Decorator - Full Time

at Whole Foods Market
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.50 - $30.20

Range $19.50 - $30.20

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

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

Baker

at Albertsons
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.23 - $26.15

Range $17.23 - $26.15

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

diverse and inclusive work culture

diverse and inclusive work culture

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday

Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

associate discounts

associate discounts

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Tukwila WA

at 85°C Bakery Cafe
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $23.00

Range $22.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal plan

free meal plan

Free tea

Free tea

product discount

product discount

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

career advancement

career advancement

fun work environment

fun work environment

Driver Apprentice-City

at FedEx Freight
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.84 - $31.97

Range $26.84 - $31.97

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

personal paid time off

personal paid time off

sick paid time off

sick paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

bonus potential

bonus potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

paid bereavement

paid bereavement

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Production Baker (Swing Shift)

at Grand Central Bakery
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.68

Exact $22.68

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

overtime pay

overtime pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

32 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Tacoma, WA - July 2026

Browse 32 entry level Chef jobs in Tacoma, WA. 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 Tacoma, WA

Employers in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA

Entry level Chef pay in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Tacoma, WA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Tacoma, WA

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

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