Entry Level Cook Jobs in Hartford, CT

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

Find entry level Cook jobs in Hartford, CT from verified local employers. Apply online and land a job today!

jobs list hero

Top Paying Entry Level Cook Jobs in Hartford, CT

jobs list hero

Explore 40 Cook Jobs

Find Cook Jobs near you.

Reset Filters


Sort by:

|

|

Cook

at BWW - Thunderbird LLC
Wethersfield, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Food safety training

Food safety training

Position training

Position training

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

Cook

at Sodexo
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $22.00

From $16.94 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook

at Sodexo
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $21.00

From $17.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Cold Station Cook

at The Capital Grille
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 coverage

vision coverage

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Manchester, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Production/Cook

at KFC
Wethersfield, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k)

401(k)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Production/Cook

at Kfc Careers
New Britain, CT, USA|
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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook

at SSP Group
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.96

Exact $21.96

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401K Matching

401K Matching

Employee Meal Plan

Employee Meal Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee parking available

Employee parking available

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Taco Bell
Hartford, CT, USA|
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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.75

From $15.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $30.20

From $18.00 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

employee perks

employee perks

Union Kitchen - Line Cook

at Bean Restaurant Group
Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Company 401K program

Company 401K program

A fun work environment

A fun work environment

opportunities to grow within Bean Restaurant Group

opportunities to grow within Bean Restaurant Group

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|
From $16.35 to $18.35

From $16.35 to $18.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

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

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

40 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Hartford, CT - May 2026

Browse 40 entry level Cook jobs in Hartford, CT. 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 Hartford, CT

Employers in Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT

Entry level Cook pay in Hartford, CT typically ranges from $37,400 per year to $62,800 per year, with average earnings near $49,900 per year or $24 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $37,400 per year
  • Average wage: $49,900 per year or $24 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

  • Pay range
  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Hartford, CT

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT include:

  • Whole Foods

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hartford, CT

Many entry level Cook jobs in Hartford, CT offer employee perks, Medical insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

Explore More Jobs & Career Resources

Similar Entry Level Roles in Hartford, CT

Similar Part Time Roles in Hartford, CT

Similar No Experience Roles in Hartford, CT