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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

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Prep Cook

at Qdoba - Roaring Fork
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.00

Up to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k

401k

employee discount

employee discount

Referral program

Referral program

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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)

401(k)

Line Cook

at PF Changs
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00

From $18.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Line Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Training and Development

Training and Development

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook

at PF Changs
West Des Moines, IA, USA|
From $18.00 to $22.00

From $18.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Cook

at Sonic Drive-In
Ankeny, IA, USA|Onsite
Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prep Cook - Ankeny Chili's

at Chili's
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Team culture

Team culture

Line Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Altoona, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Line Cook

at Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Comprehensive training program

Comprehensive training program

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Prep Cook - Ankeny Chili's

at Chili's
Ankeny, IA, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Team culture

Team culture

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

at Sam's Club
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

stock purchase

stock purchase

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Parental leave

Parental leave

Military Leave Pay

Military Leave Pay

adoption reimbursement

adoption reimbursement

Fast and Fresh Cook

at HyVee
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $18.00

From $13.50 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid training

Paid training

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Kitchen Staff - Line Cook

at Rook Room LLC
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $19.25

From $15.25 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Staff discounts

Staff discounts

Team game nights

Team game nights

growth potential

growth potential

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate

at Sam's Club
Ankeny, IA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

20 No Experience Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA - May 2026

Browse 20 no experience Cook jobs in Des Moines, IA. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Employers in Des Moines, IA are actively hiring no experience Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Cook Salary in Des Moines, IA

No experience Cook pay in Des Moines, IA typically ranges from $35,400 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $43,700 per year or $21 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,400 per year
  • Average wage: $43,700 per year or $21 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Cook roles in Des Moines, IA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Des Moines, IA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Des Moines, IA create steady demand for no experience Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Cook roles in Des Moines, IA include:

  • Sam's Club

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Des Moines, IA

Many no experience Cook jobs in Des Moines, IA offer Life insurance, Health Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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