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Pantry Chef at Aramark

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
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

Assistant Pastry Chef at Kneaders

Thornton, CO, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

discounts

discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tips

Tips

Sushi Chef - Uchiko Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $16.27 to $48.00

From $16.27 to $48.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Pizza Chef(06205) - 2600 East St at Domino's Pizza

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash tips paid daily

Cash tips paid daily

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Training and certification programs

Training and certification programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Line Cook - Uchiko Denver Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer-matched 401k

Employer-matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Pastry Cook III at Marriott International, Inc

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.65

Exact $23.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free parking

Free parking

free meal

free meal

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Pastry Assistant at White Lodging

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

End of season bonus

End of season bonus

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

Training and Development

Training and Development

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $31.00

From $23.00 to $31.00

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Baker at Albertsons

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.61

From $17.50 to $25.61

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

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

associate discounts

associate discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Future Interest at Chef Ann Foundation

Boulder, CO, USA|Remote
From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Group Life Insurance

Group Life Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

403(b) retirement plan with match

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Sabbatical leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

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Posted 14 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
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

Posted 19 days ago

Assistant Pastry Chef at Kneaders

Thornton, CO, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

discounts

discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tips

Tips

Posted 6 days ago

Sushi Chef - Uchiko Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $16.27 to $48.00

From $16.27 to $48.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Posted 2 months ago

Pizza Chef(06205) - 2600 East St at Domino's Pizza

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Cash tips paid daily

Cash tips paid daily

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Training and certification programs

Training and certification programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Posted 6 days ago

Line Cook - Uchiko Denver Cherry Creek at Uchi Restaurants

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer-matched 401k

Employer-matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Posted 11 days ago

Pastry Cook III at Marriott International, Inc

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.65

Exact $23.65

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free parking

Free parking

free meal

free meal

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Posted 12 days ago

Pastry Assistant at White Lodging

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

End of season bonus

End of season bonus

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 17 days ago

(USA) Cake Decorator at Sam's Club

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $31.00

From $23.00 to $31.00

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Posted 23 days ago

Baker at Albertsons

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.61

From $17.50 to $25.61

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

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

associate discounts

associate discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 28 days ago

Future Interest at Chef Ann Foundation

Boulder, CO, USA|Remote
From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

From $66,207.00 to $89,215.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Group Life Insurance

Group Life Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

403(b) retirement plan with match

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Sabbatical leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

17 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Thornton, CO - April 2026

Browse 17 entry level Chef jobs in Thornton, CO. 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 Thornton, CO

Employers in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Thornton, CO

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Thornton, CO

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Thornton, CO offer Disability Benefits, Parental leave, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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