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Cook

at Marin County
Tiburon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $66,066.00 - $78,234.00

Range $66,066.00 - $78,234.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Jail differential pay

Jail differential pay

Bilingual premium pay

Bilingual premium pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Dependent Care Assistance

Dependent Care Assistance

Commute alternatives program

Commute alternatives program

Career Development

Career Development

Tuition assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

IRS 457 plan

IRS 457 plan

Retiree medical coverage

Retiree medical coverage

Cook

at Boston's Pizza
Daly, CA, USA|
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

scholarship programs

scholarship programs

Management training

Management training

Leadership development

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Mentorship programs

recognition programs

recognition programs

Cook

at Mendocino Farms
Berkeley, CA, USA|
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

401(k) match

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

English at Work classes

English at Work classes

Parking reimbursement

Parking reimbursement

Transit reimbursement

Transit reimbursement

Discounted tickets

Discounted tickets

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Gym memberships

Gym memberships

Free Meals

Free Meals

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tiburon, CA, USA|
Range $19.61 - $23.61

Range $19.61 - $23.61

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

holiday closures

holiday closures

Line Cook

at Left Bank Tiburon LP
Tiburon, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Cook III, C11

at Sutter Health
Tiburon, CA, USA|
Range $35.34 - $39.47

Range $35.34 - $39.47

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Union representation

Union representation

Food Service Cook

at Aramark
Daly, CA, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

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 Coverage

Disability Coverage

Cook

at SSP
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.22

Exact $26.22

Hourly

Hourly

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

pension

pension

Set Schedules

Set Schedules

free meal

free meal

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Cook 3 - On-Call

at Four Seasons
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $38.80

Exact $38.80

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Hourly rate

Hourly rate

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

paid sick days

paid sick days

Lead Cook (Teaching Kitchen - San Francisco)

at Compass Group USA
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $34.05

Exact $34.05

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Prep Cook

at Ryan Restaurant Corp
Hayward, CA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

at Whole Foods Market
Concord, CA, USA|
Range $19.50 - $30.20

Range $19.50 - $30.20

No experience required

No experience required

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

employee perks

employee perks

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Cook at Vallejo KinderCare

at KinderCare Education
Vallejo, CA, USA|
Range $17.35 - $18.50

Range $17.35 - $18.50

No experience required

No experience required

Discounted child care

Discounted child care

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Salad Maker/Line Cook

at Mixt
Tiburon, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.18 - $22.00

Range $19.18 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

PM Cook

at Arbor Lodging
Hayward, CA, USA|
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Additional benefits may be available

Line Cook

at Black Bear Diner
Vallejo, CA, USA|
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $19.18 - $21.18

Range $19.18 - $21.18

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $19.18 - $23.18

Range $19.18 - $23.18

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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 - Cocinero/a de Linea - HAYWARD, TENNYSON RD

at Chavez Supermarket
Hayward, CA, USA|
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Kitchen Attendant

at Aramark
Daly, CA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Work-life support programs

Work-life support programs

401(k) savings plans

401(k) savings plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Depanner Union Canada- Weekly Rotating Shifts

at Aspire Bakeries
Daly, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.35

Exact $17.35

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Culture

Culture

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

retirement savings

retirement savings

Growth and development

Growth and development

Recognition and rewards

Recognition and rewards

Crew Member

at Chipotle
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $21.00

Range $20.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

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

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook - Team Member

at Chili's
Oakland, CA, USA|
Range $16.80 - $19.50

Range $16.80 - $19.50

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

meal discounts

meal discounts

Sushi Prep/Line Cook

at Kura Sushi Berkeley
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.20

Exact $19.20

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

earn solid Tips

earn solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Hayward, CA, USA|
Range $17.79 - $18.79

Range $17.79 - $18.79

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Early wage access

Early wage access

31 No Experience Cook Jobs in Berkeley, CA - August 2026

Browse 31 no experience Cook jobs in Berkeley, CA. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Cook Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Employers in Berkeley, CA are actively hiring no experience Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Cook Salary in Berkeley, CA

No experience Cook pay in Berkeley, CA 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 With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Cook roles in Berkeley, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Berkeley, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Berkeley, CA create steady demand for no experience Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Cook roles in Berkeley, CA include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Berkeley, CA

    Many no experience Cook jobs in Berkeley, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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