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Line Cook at The Kickin Chicken

Charleston, SC, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Uniform shirts

Uniform shirts

Hat provided

Hat provided

Weekly paychecks

Weekly paychecks

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Cook at Panda Restaurant Group

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $18.00

From $13.25 to $18.00

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

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Leadership development

Leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Line Cook (James Island) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

meal provided

meal provided

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Mount Pleasant, SC, USA|Onsite
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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

COOK at Air Mobility Command

Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.76

Exact $19.76

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Professional Development

Line Cook at Bonefish Grill

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.75

From $15.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook at Bahama Breeze

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Bahama Breeze

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook at Jim N Nicks Management LLC

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Life Assistance Program

Life Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Fund

Team Member Assistance Fund

BOH Prep Cook at Home Team Management Company LLC

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

BOH Prep Cook at Home Team Management Company LLC

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Paid training

Paid training

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Prep Cook (James Island) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Line Cook - West Ashley at Home Team BBQ of West Ashley

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Assistant Pit-Master & Prep Cook (will travel between both locations) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

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

friendly work environment

friendly work environment

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $0.50 to $10.00

From $0.50 to $10.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Pizza Cook - Mt Pleasant at Steel City Pizza - Carolina Park

Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Professional kitchen environment

Professional kitchen environment

Respectful leadership

Respectful leadership

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $18.00
diamond

Benefits

Uniform shirts
Hat provided
Weekly paychecks
Health Insurance

Job Description

The Kickin' Chicken has proudly served the Lowcountry community since 1997, establishing itself as a beloved and vibrant part of the local dining scene. Known for its flavorful dishes and warm hospitality, this well-established restaurant has earned a reputation for quality and consistency over its many years of operation. The Kickin' Chicken prides itself on delivering delicious meals that bring people together, making every visit a memorable experience for customers. As a staple in the community, the restaurant offers a welcoming environment where both seasoned professionals and newcomers can thrive in their culinary careers.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • reliable and punctual attitude
  • basic math skills

Job Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene practices
  • ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
  • good team player with effective communication skills
  • willingness to learn and take feedback
  • previous cooking experience preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Preparation of ingredients using our proven recipes
  • learn and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
  • set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
  • ensure food quality

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at The Kickin Chicken

Charleston, SC, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Uniform shirts

Uniform shirts

Hat provided

Hat provided

Weekly paychecks

Weekly paychecks

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Panda Restaurant Group

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $18.00

From $13.25 to $18.00

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

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Leadership development

Leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Posted 6 days ago

Line Cook (James Island) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

meal provided

meal provided

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Mount Pleasant, SC, USA|Onsite
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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Posted 1 month ago

COOK at Air Mobility Command

Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.76

Exact $19.76

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Professional Development

Posted 5 days ago

Line Cook at Bonefish Grill

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.75

From $15.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Bahama Breeze

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 9 days ago

Prep Cook at Bahama Breeze

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Jim N Nicks Management LLC

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Life Assistance Program

Life Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Fund

Team Member Assistance Fund

Posted 2 days ago

BOH Prep Cook at Home Team Management Company LLC

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 12 days ago

BOH Prep Cook at Home Team Management Company LLC

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Paid training

Paid training

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Posted 6 days ago

Prep Cook (James Island) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook - West Ashley at Home Team BBQ of West Ashley

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 6 days ago

Assistant Pit-Master & Prep Cook (will travel between both locations) at Melvin's BBQ

Charleston, SC, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

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

friendly work environment

friendly work environment

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Posted 2 months ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 7 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $0.50 to $10.00

From $0.50 to $10.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Posted 1 month ago

Pizza Cook - Mt Pleasant at Steel City Pizza - Carolina Park

Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Professional kitchen environment

Professional kitchen environment

Respectful leadership

Respectful leadership

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

17 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Charleston, SC - April 2026

Browse 17 entry level Cook jobs in Charleston, SC. 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 Charleston, SC

Employers in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC

Entry level Cook pay in Charleston, SC typically ranges from $35,400 per year to $37,400 per year, with average earnings near $35,400 per year or $17 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,400 per year
  • Average wage: $35,400 per year or $17 per hour
  • Highest wage: $37,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Charleston, SC using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Charleston, SC

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC include:

  • The Kickin Chicken

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Charleston, SC

Many entry level Cook jobs in Charleston, SC offer Hat provided, Employee Discounts, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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