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Cook

at Sonic
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $18.25

Range $13.50 - $18.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Community involvement

Community involvement

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Cook

at KFC
Trotwood, OH, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Training and Development

Training and Development

Restaurant Cook

at Aramark
Dayton, 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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

paid breaks

paid breaks

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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 discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management advancement opportunities

Management advancement opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.75 - $17.25

Range $13.75 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Line Cook

at Concord Hospitality
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $19.20

Range $16.00 - $19.20

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

discounted hotel stays

discounted hotel stays

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $12.75 - $16.25

Range $12.75 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Holiday closure

Holiday closure

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

English language support

English language support

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $18.25

Range $13.50 - $18.25

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope program

Champions of Hope program

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Tipped Kitchen Cook - Dayton Tapoom

at Warped Wing Brewing Co
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Split Shifts

Split Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

High earning potential

High earning potential

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Professional kitchen environment

Professional kitchen environment

Strong tip pool

Strong tip pool

Tax advantage

Tax advantage

opportunity for skill development

opportunity for skill development

team-oriented workplace

team-oriented workplace

Line Cook

at Carrabba's Italian Grill
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $15.25 - $19.25

Range $15.25 - $19.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook

at Archer's Tavern Kettering
Dayton, OH, USA|
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Prep Cook

at Rapid Fired Pizza
Dayton, OH, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee training programs

Employee training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Workplace safety initiatives

Workplace safety initiatives

Line Cook

at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee discount on tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages

Employee discount on tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages

Gifts for milestone work anniversaries

Gifts for milestone work anniversaries

Career growth potential

Career growth potential

Training and Development

Training and Development

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Kitchen Line Cook

at Fricker's
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $15.25 - $19.25

Range $15.25 - $19.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Clothing discounts

Clothing discounts

Free pair of Shoes for Crews on your anniversary

Free pair of Shoes for Crews on your anniversary

free birthday meal for you and your family

free birthday meal for you and your family

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

rewards program

rewards program

Referral program

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare options

Healthcare options

Prescription options

Prescription options

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $25.40

Range $16.00 - $25.40

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

Dental Insurance

Dental 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

Restaurant Crewmember - Closing Shifts

at Raising Cane's
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Access to voluntary benefits through insurance marketplace

Access to voluntary benefits through insurance marketplace

OnePass Gym Membership Program

OnePass Gym Membership Program

401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Match

401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Match

access to financial advisors

access to financial advisors

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Closed for all major holidays

Closed for all major holidays

Early closure for company events

Early closure for company events

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

Perkspot Employee Discount Program

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Food Service Worker Lead - Tri-County Regional Jail

at Aramark
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $21.00

Range $19.00 - $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift

at Raising Cane's
Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

pharmacy insurance

pharmacy insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

Renter’s insurance

Renter’s insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

financial planning

financial planning

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Early closure for company events

Early closure for company events

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

21 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Dayton, OH - July 2026

Browse 21 entry level Cook jobs in Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH

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

Recent Entry Level 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.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Dayton, OH

Entry level Cook pay in Dayton, OH typically ranges from $28,100 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $34,700 per year or $16.7 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $28,100 per year
  • Average wage: $34,700 per year or $16.7 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

  • Pay range
  • 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 Dayton, OH

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

  • Whole Foods
  • Sonic
  • Raising Cane's

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Dayton, OH

Many entry level Cook jobs in Dayton, OH offer Career advancement opportunities, Paid Time Off, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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