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Cook

at Sodexo
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25

From $16.25 to $20.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook/,closer

at Golden Corral
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Potential for advancement

Potential for advancement

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $20.00

From $17.25 to $20.00

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 opportunities

Training and development opportunities

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

Cook

at American Dining Creations
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

401k with match

401k with match

Employee meal and beverage

Employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Flexible hours and shifts

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Safety shoes provided

Safety shoes provided

learning opportunities

learning opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Parma, OH, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook

at Applebee's
Parma, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $18.25

From $13.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Cook

at Metz Culinary Management
Parma, OH, 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

health benefits

health benefits

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Professional Development

Professional Development

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Prep Cook (Line Cook) - Urgently Hiring

at Main Event
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $16.75

From $13.50 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Team member perks

Team member perks

Kitchen Line Cook - House of Blues Cleveland

at Live Nation Entertainment
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Free concert tickets

Free concert tickets

adoption support

adoption support

fertility support

fertility support

student loan reimbursement

student loan reimbursement

Line Cook

at Market District
Parma, OH, USA|
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Parma, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Independence, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Parma, OH, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Table 45 PM Line Cook

at InterContinental
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.50

Exact $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $17.25

From $15.00 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

casual dress

casual dress

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pizza Hut Perks Program

Pizza Hut Perks Program

Discounted college tuition

Discounted college tuition

Instant Pay

Instant Pay

Pastry Cook

at Harbor Bay Hospitality
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Professional Development

Professional Development

supportive management

supportive management

Line Cook

at Market District
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.50

From $14.00 to $17.50

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook

at Market District
Cleveland, OH, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

46 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Cleveland, OH - May 2026

Browse 46 entry level Cook jobs in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland, OH

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

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 3 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Cleveland, OH

Entry level Cook pay in Cleveland, OH typically ranges from $27,600 per year to $42,100 per year, with average earnings near $34,900 per year or $16.8 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $27,600 per year
  • Average wage: $34,900 per year or $16.8 per hour
  • Highest wage: $42,100 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Cleveland, OH

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH include:

  • Sodexo
  • Aramark
  • Whole Foods

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Cleveland, OH

Many entry level Cook jobs in Cleveland, OH offer 401k plan, discount programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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