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Prep Cook / Line Cook

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NANDO'S
Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal

free meal

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick and Safe Leave

Sick and Safe Leave

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook

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Sodexo
Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Uniforms (site-specific)

Uniforms (site-specific)

Safety shoes (site-specific)

Safety shoes (site-specific)

public transportation support or parking (site-specific)

public transportation support or parking (site-specific)

Prep Cook

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Yard House
McLean, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

health benefits

health benefits

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pizza Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Arlington, VA, USA|
Range $12.77 - $18.77

Range $12.77 - $18.77

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

SV-Pizza Cook

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Sixty Vines
Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

insurance after 60 days

insurance after 60 days

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Wine Country Trips

Wine Country Trips

Certification opportunities

Certification opportunities

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Line Cook - Urgently Hiring

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Chuy's - Springfield
Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.77 - $21.75

Range $12.77 - $21.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Fluency support

Fluency support

holiday closures

holiday closures

Prep Cook (Seasonal; up to 40 hours per week; May to September)

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Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts
Vienna, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.10

Exact $19.10

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Complimentary tickets to select performances

Complimentary tickets to select performances

Discounts at concessions

Discounts at concessions

Discounts at the gift shop

Discounts at the gift shop

Catering - Prep Cook (Seasonal, 20-30 hours per week, mid-May to mid-September)

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Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts
Vienna, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.10

Exact $19.10

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Complimentary tickets to select performances

Complimentary tickets to select performances

Discounts at concessions

Discounts at concessions

Discounts at the gift shop

Discounts at the gift shop

8 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Arlington, VA - August 2026

Browse 8 entry level Cook jobs in Arlington, 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 Cook Jobs in Arlington, VA

Employers in Arlington, VA are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Arlington, VA

Entry level Cook pay in Arlington, VA 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

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Arlington, VA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Arlington, VA create steady demand for entry level Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Cook roles in Arlington, VA include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Arlington, VA

    Many entry level Cook jobs in Arlington, VA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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