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Olive Garden

Line Cook

Palm Coast, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $29,397.25 - $37,580.92

Range $29,397.25 - $37,580.92

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

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Olive Garden is a renowned family restaurant chain known for its delicious Italian cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. At Olive Garden, the focus is on delivering exceptional food and creating a sense of...

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Darden

Line Cook

Palm Coast, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $31,223.75 - $36,663.04

Range $31,223.75 - $36,663.04

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

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Longhorn is a well-known restaurant chain that prides itself on legendary food and service. With a strong and diverse culture, Longhorn offers growth opportunities and benefits to its team members, aiming to...

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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

Cook (afternoon/evening with weekend availability)

Palm Coast, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

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Join our team in the beautiful Palm Coast community as an experienced cook dedicated to providing high-quality meals with afternoon and evening availability, focusing on weekend shifts.

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Burger King

Line Cook

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Burger King is seeking Line Cooks responsible for meal preparation, cooking, and plating food orders to meet the restaurant's standards while ensuring efficiency and quality in service delivery.

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Landry's

Line Cook

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Landry's is a well-established restaurant seeking dedicated Kitchen Staff including Grill Cooks and Prep Cooks for their team. As a Line Cook at Landry's, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking food...

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Black Angus Steakhouse

Line Cook

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
clothing allowance of $125

clothing allowance of $125

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Unlimited referral bonuses

Unlimited referral bonuses

career growth opportunity

career growth opportunity

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Black Angus Steakhouse, a renowned steakhouse chain founded by Stuart Anderson in 1964, is dedicated to providing memorable dining experiences for guests in 6 western states. Known for cooking steaks over fire...

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews

Line Cook

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews is a vibrant restaurant known for its energetic team, magnetic personalities, and a fun-filled atmosphere. They are currently seeking a Line Cook to join their dynamic kitchen...

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Sodexo

Cook II

Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities

comprehensive summaries of benefits and positions with potential variations based on work location

comprehensive summaries of benefits and positions with potential variations based on work location

Sodexo is a global company that provides food service, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions worldwide. They aim to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all,...

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Jim 'N Nick's BBQ

Prep Cook

Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

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Jim & Nick's BBQ is a restaurant located at 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd Ste 150, offering delicious barbecue dishes to its guests. They are currently seeking Kitchen Staff/Food Prep personnel to join their team.

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TANZIES LLC

Line Cook

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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TANZIES LLC is currently looking for a Line Cook to join their Northern Thai restaurant team, where high-quality ingredients are used to prepare delicious meals for customers. The ideal candidate should be...

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We’ve created a list of 6167 Cook Jobs in the United States. Explore salaries, benefits, requirements and more.

Cook Employment Trends in the United States

There are currently more than 1,412,350 Cooks working in the United States.

The number of cooks in the united states

[Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics] 

Cooks work in various locations, from restaurants and hotels to schools and hospitals.

As such, Cooks can find employment in various industries.

Industries that employ the most Cooks are:

[Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics]

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How Much Can You Earn From Cook Jobs in the US?

On average, Cooks working in the United States can earn about $17 per hour or $36,060 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

However, the actual pay that Cooks receive individually can vary based on several factors which include:

  • Experience
  • Familiarity with a particular cuisine
  • Type of employer
  • Industry

You can explore more about Cooks' earnings on our Cook salary page.

How We Selected These Cook Jobs

When choosing the best Cook jobs across the country, we focused on the following factors:

  • Experience requirements: We focused on jobs that require varying levels of experience to give both experienced and new cooks a chance to find a job for which they can apply.
  • Wage: We chose jobs that offer higher-than-average wages for the Cook position.
  • Employer: We featured jobs that come from reputable companies or establishments.
  • Benefits: We focused on jobs that offer superior benefits for Cook positions.

Cook Jobs FAQ

Yes, a Cook can move up the career ladder and become a Sous Chef, Head Chef or take charge as a Kitchen Manager.

To ace your upcoming Cook interview, review the steps below.

  • Research the restaurant: Learn about the restaurant's cuisine, style and reputation
  • Review the job description: Understand the specific responsibilities and skills required for the cook position
  • Practice cooking techniques: Brush up on basic cooking techniques and recipes relevant to the restaurant's menu
  • Prepare for technical questions: Anticipate questions about your experience, cooking methods and ability to handle various ingredients
  • Highlight your experience: Showcase relevant experience, such as culinary training, previous cooking positions or specializations
  • Demonstrate hygiene and food safety knowledge: Show that you understand food safety procedures and have knowledge of kitchen sanitation practices
  • Be ready for a practical test: Some employers may include a cooking demonstration or tasting test in the hiring process.
  • Dress professionally: Wear clean and appropriate attire for a kitchen environment
  • Ask your own questions: Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, kitchen operations, and the restaurant's culture

Yes, you can apply to Cook jobs even if you’re younger than 18.According to FLSA, minors younger than 18 can work in non-hazardous environment, and that includes the Cook role provided they don’t operate heavy cooking machinery.

Ultimately, some employers might require you to have a high-school diploma, which means that, for those positions, you will need to be roughly 18 years old, as it is the common age children in U.S. graduate from high school.