Cook Jobs in Gary, IN

New Cook Jobs with salaries & benefits from top venues every day

Looking for Cook jobs in Gary, IN close to you? You're in the right place. Browse current openings and apply today to take the next step in your hospitality career.Read more

jobs list hero

There are currently 54 Cook jobs in Gary, IN 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 Gary 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 Gary, IN

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 54 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 Gary, IN

jobs list hero

Explore 54 Cook Jobs

Find Cook Jobs near you.

Reset Filters


Sort by:

|

|

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% employee discount

35% employee discount

same day pay access

same day pay access

Cook

at Advocate Aurora Health
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $20.80 to $31.20

From $20.80 to $31.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook

at SUMMIT
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary UNUM accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Voluntary UNUM accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at SUMMIT
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Cook

at Avalon Springs Health Campus
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.67 to $19.58

From $15.67 to $19.58

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

401(k)

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $18.50

From $13.75 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

health insurance eligibility on day 1

health insurance eligibility on day 1

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

growth and development opportunities

growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $18.25

From $13.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

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

Cook

at Buona Beef, Inc.
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.00

From $12.75 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

restaurant and catering discounts

restaurant and catering discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Referral Bonuses

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Cook/Gill Cook - Part-Time (Potentially Full-Time)

at Creative Dining Services
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

veteran-friendly employer

veteran-friendly employer

Production Cook

at Whole Foods
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $18.75

From $16.25 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

access to other benefit programs

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team environment

team environment

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Health and safety protocols

Health and safety protocols

Cook

at Wingstop
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $15.00

From $14.00 to $15.00

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

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

at Texas Roadhouse
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $16.00

From $14.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook - Full Time

at Chili's
Gary, IN, USA|
From $15.00 to $20.50

From $15.00 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Prep Cook

at Mobettahs
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook

at Green Street Smoked Meats
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $22.00

From $21.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) program

401(k) program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Seasons
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.50

From $15.00 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive salary with weekly pay

Competitive salary with weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Health and Wealth Benefits

Health and Wealth Benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Explore More Jobs & Career Resources

Similar Roles in Gary, IN

Similar Part Time Roles in Gary, IN

Similar Entry Level Roles in Gary, IN

Similar No Experience Roles in Gary, IN