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Line Cook

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Red Robin
Columbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $14.49 - $17.47

Range $14.49 - $17.47

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

employee discount

employee discount

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Line Cook

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Red Robin
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $14.49 - $17.47

Range $14.49 - $17.47

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Prep Cook

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $401.00

Exact $401.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

life and disability benefits

life and disability benefits

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Pay Access Prior to Pay Day

Pay Access Prior to Pay Day

Discounts on dining

Discounts on dining

Discounts on Carryout

Discounts on Carryout

Discounts on retail

Discounts on retail

Discounts on Wine

Discounts on Wine

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Car Rental Discounts

Car Rental Discounts

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

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Condado Tacos
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $19.00

Range $17.00 - $19.00

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)

tips paid daily

tips paid daily

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

closed on major holidays

closed on major holidays

50% food discount

50% food discount

telehealth benefits

telehealth benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Same day pay for non-tipped teammates

Same day pay for non-tipped teammates

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

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Landry's
Columbus, OH, USA|
Range $20.00 - $24.00

Range $20.00 - $24.00

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

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

PART-TIME PREP COOK-CAP CITY GRANDVIEW

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Rusty Bucket
Columbus, OH, USA|
Range $15.00 - $24.00

Range $15.00 - $24.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

closed major holidays

closed major holidays

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Columbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $17.50

Range $13.00 - $17.50

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

best in class training

best in class training

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

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Food Service Worker Lead - Tri-County Regional Jail

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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

8 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Dayton, OH - September 2026

Browse 8 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 $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 for Entry Level job

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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:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Dayton, OH

    Many entry level Cook jobs in Dayton, OH offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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