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There are currently 77 Cook jobs in Columbia, SC hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Cook in Columbia offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Cook work in your area, Cook jobs close to you, or local Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Cook Jobs Near You in Columbia, SC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 77 Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Cook Jobs in Columbia, SC

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Cook

at Sodexo
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

COOK

at Metro Services, LLC
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $17.25

Range $13.00 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

BOH shift meals

BOH shift meals

FOH meal discounts

FOH meal discounts

Meal Discounts for Friends/Family

Meal Discounts for Friends/Family

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

competitive benefits

competitive benefits

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

weekly pay

weekly pay

Sameday pay access

Sameday pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

growth and development opportunities

growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Irmo, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

growth and development opportunities

growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee events

Employee events

AM Cook

at Denny's - Harbison Boulevard
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Great pay

Great pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Line Cook & Server

at The Juicy Crab
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Columbia, SC, USA|
Range $11.50 - $15.25

Range $11.50 - $15.25

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

growth and development opportunities

growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee events

Employee events

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Cotton Holdings
Columbia, SC, USA|
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

career growth

career growth

Professional Development

Professional Development

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, USA|
Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Service Cook

at Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

403b match plan

403b match plan

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Student Loan Forgiveness

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Hotel Cook Morning shift

at Snelling
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

uniform provided

uniform provided

Hotel Cook afternoon shift

at Snelling
Columbia, SC, USA|
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Cook/Prep Cook - Northeast

at Lizard's Thicket
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $15.00

Range $12.00 - $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Performance reviews

Performance reviews

Quaker Steak and Lube Cook

at TravelCenters of America
Columbia, SC, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

vacation

vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook/Prep Cook - Forest Drive

at Lizards Thicket Inc
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Performance reviews

Performance reviews

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Prep Cook

at Corporate Chefs
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.00

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Mon-Fri Schedule

Mon-Fri Schedule

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary insurance

Voluntary insurance

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Line Cook

at Pyramid Hotel Group
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

On-site wellness programs

On-site wellness programs

Local discounts

Local discounts

employee hotel rates

employee hotel rates

matching 401k plan

matching 401k plan

Cook - PRN

at Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Line Cook

at Stars and Strikes
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Free laser tag

Free laser tag

Free arcade gameplay

Free arcade gameplay

Monthly rewards

Monthly rewards

Company-wide contests

Company-wide contests

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401K Benefits

401K Benefits

Prep Cook

at Corporate Chefs
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.00

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Mon-Fri Schedule

Mon-Fri Schedule

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $1.00

Range $16.00 - $1.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

401k Match

401k Match

PT Cook - Gibbes - University of South Carolina

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

workplace safety measures

workplace safety measures

Grill Cook Full Time - University of South Carolina

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Food Svc Spec II - Asst Cook - 61084061 - DINE

at State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $29,000.00 - $43,500.00

Range $29,000.00 - $43,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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