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Production/Cook

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Pizza Hut
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook

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US Navy
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite
Range $13.00 - $16.25

Range $13.00 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

GI Bill

Certifications

Certifications

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $16.75

Range $12.50 - $16.75

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

Referral program

Referral program

wellbeing support tool

wellbeing support tool

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Training Contests

Training Contests

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

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Condado Tacos
Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

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)

Inclusive culture and fun

Inclusive culture and fun

Tips paid out daily

Tips paid out daily

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

50% discount on all food

50% discount on all food

HealthiestYou telehealth benefit day one

HealthiestYou telehealth benefit day one

access to employee assistance programs

access to employee assistance programs

Rain same day pay

Rain same day pay

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Prep Cook

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Olive Garden
Memphis, TN, 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

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Red Robin
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.32 - $17.30

Range $14.32 - $17.30

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

50% discount on Red Robin food

50% discount on Red Robin food

25% family discount

25% family discount

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

401k retirement plan with company match

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook/Server Weekly Pay in Chattanooga

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Sage Dining
Chattanooga, TN, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

uniforms

uniforms

Masks

Masks

shoes

shoes

Cold Station Cook

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The Capital Grille
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Prep Cook $17/hr Weekly Pay Near Ben Miller Park

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Sage Dining
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital care insurance

Hospital care insurance

vacation

vacation

holiday

holiday

Personal Days

Personal Days

401(k) matching program

401(k) matching program

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Ongoing daily training

Ongoing daily training

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Shoes provided

Shoes provided

Referral program

Referral program

team member meal

team member meal

Discount Program

Discount Program

Line Cook - Brainerd Rd

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IHOP
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.00 - $12.00

Range $11.00 - $12.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

Line Cook - The Waymark Hotel, Chattanooga, TN

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Enterprise
Chattanooga, TN, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Ongoing culinary training

Ongoing culinary training

Positive team culture

Positive team culture

Part Time Line Cook | HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

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McConnell Golf
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.50

Range $16.00 - $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life

Life

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Complimentary staff meal

Complimentary staff meal

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $17.50

Range $13.00 - $17.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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 shoe program

Slip resistant shoe program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $17.00

Range $12.50 - $17.00

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

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Community involvement

Community involvement

Training Contests

Training Contests

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.25 - $17.75

Range $13.25 - $17.75

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

Training Contests

Training Contests

PREP

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Metro Services, LLC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $15.25

Range $12.00 - $15.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Meal discounts for employees

Meal discounts for employees

Meal discounts for friends and family

Meal discounts for friends and family

Paid vacation after one year

Paid vacation after one year

Competitive benefits after one year

Competitive benefits after one year

Free telemedicine after one year

Free telemedicine after one year

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Perks at work

Perks at work

long-term career growth

long-term career growth

16 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Franklin, TN - August 2026

Browse 16 entry level Cook jobs in Franklin, TN. 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 Franklin, TN

Employers in Franklin, TN 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 Franklin, TN

Entry level Cook pay in Franklin, TN 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

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

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Franklin, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Franklin, TN 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 Franklin, TN include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Franklin, TN

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

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