Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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There are currently 109 Cook jobs in Des Moines, IA hiring this May 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 109 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 Des Moines, IA

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Culinary Instructor

at Classpop!
2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA|Remote
Range $65.00

Range $65.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Cook

at Soar Restaurants
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.50

From $13.25 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Sonic Drive-In
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.50

From $13.25 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Cook

at Red Lobster
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year

401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

25% discount when dining as a guest

25% discount when dining as a guest

Cook

at Trinity Health
Des Moines, IA, USA|
From $13.75 to $18.25

From $13.75 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.75

From $13.25 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee events

Employee events

COOK

at Hope Center Ministries
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Workplace spiritual support

Workplace spiritual support

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, 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 on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook II

at Marriott International, Inc
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

wellness programs

wellness programs

Motivating management

Motivating management

teamwork culture

teamwork culture

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.25

From $13.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook

at Panda Express
Ankeny, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.75

From $13.25 to $17.75

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

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook

at Wingstop
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Free Meals

Free Meals

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook

at Dial Senior Living
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Birthday and anniversary PTO

Birthday and anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual from day one

PTO accrual from day one

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Pay Advance Program

medical and prescription drug insurance

medical and prescription drug insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Term Life Insurance

Basic Term Life Insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

401k

401k

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
West Des Moines, IA, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

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 I

at Sodexo
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee discount

employee discount

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

Transportation support

Transportation support

Breakfast Cook

at Hy-Vee
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook

at Dial Senior Living
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Birthday and anniversary PTO

Birthday and anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

discounts through verizon and att

discounts through verizon and att

Pay Advance Program

Pay Advance Program

medical and prescription drug insurance

medical and prescription drug insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic term life AD/AD&D

Basic term life AD/AD&D

401k

401k

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Cook

at Glen Oaks Country Club
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $21.00

From $18.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

vacation

vacation

Life insurance

Life insurance

401K Program

401K Program

Free golf privileges

Free golf privileges

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