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Cook

at Pizza Hut
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Health and safety protocols

Health and safety protocols

team events

team events

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.50

From $12.25 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

free meals while working

free meals while working

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook

at Marcus Hotels
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25

From $12.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Premium holiday pay

Premium holiday pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free movies

free movies

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid training

Paid training

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $21.00

From $18.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Cook

at Sodexo
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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 plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Prep Cook

at J. Alexander's Restaurants
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Sodexo
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

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 plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Shift meals or allowances

Shift meals or allowances

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Cook - Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

employee discount

employee discount

Gym membership

Gym membership

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day 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

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Financial advising

Financial advising

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

employee discount

employee discount

Prep Cook

at Bally's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.00

Exact $12.00

Hourly

Hourly

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)

top industry pay

top industry pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

401K with company match

Comprehensive health packages

Comprehensive health packages

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at J Alexander's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Pizza Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $17.25

From $12.50 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook

at Walk-On's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $22.00

From $14.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook-Hourly

at PAH Management
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $14.50

From $11.75 to $14.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Gym membership

Gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Pizza Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
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

Bistro Line Cook

at The Royal Standard
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

meal discounts

meal discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Part-Time Food Service Assistant

at East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $13.29

Exact $13.29

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Work environment accommodations

Work environment accommodations

Mike Anderson's Line Cook

at Duck Inn, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

great salary

great salary

Opportunity for full-time benefits including medical insurance

Opportunity for full-time benefits including medical insurance

401k

401k

Team member discounts

Team member discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free annual flu shot

Free annual flu shot

Vacation eligibility

Vacation eligibility

closed on all major holidays

closed on all major holidays

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership program

Gym membership program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Financial advisors access

Financial advisors access

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

28 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA - May 2026

Browse 28 entry level Cook jobs in Baton Rouge, LA. 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 Baton Rouge, LA

Employers in Baton Rouge, LA are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There has been 1 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

Entry level Cook pay in Baton Rouge, LA typically ranges from $22,900 per year to $34,300 per year, with average earnings near $26,300 per year or $12.7 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $22,900 per year
  • Average wage: $26,300 per year or $12.7 per hour
  • Highest wage: $34,300 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Cook Jobs Are Common in Baton Rouge, LA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA include:

  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • East Baton Rouge Parish School System
  • Raising Cane's

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Baton Rouge, LA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Baton Rouge, LA offer auto insurance, Employee Discounts, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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