Entry Level Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Panda Restaurant Group
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $29.00

Range $26.00 - $29.00

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

Great pay

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Free meals while working at Panda

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

on-going career and leadership development

on-going career and leadership development

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Evening Cook

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Aramark
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Cook

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SSP
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

no late nights

no late nights

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pension fund

Pension fund

Paid meal breaks

Paid meal breaks

Vacation packages

Vacation packages

Line Cook - Flexible Hours, Growth & Perks

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Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

weekly pay

weekly pay

Kitchen Prep Cook

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Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
Berkeley, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.25 - $28.25

Range $19.25 - $28.25

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Line Cook - Flexible Scheduling

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Chili's
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.80 - $19.50

Range $16.80 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Tips

Tips

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Training and Development

Training and Development

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Line Cook - Cocinero/a de Linea - SAN JOSE, MONTEREY RD

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Chavez Supermarket
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

uniform provided

uniform provided

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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Chuck E. Cheese
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.79 - $18.79

Range $17.79 - $18.79

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Crew Member

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Round Table Pizza
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

friendly work environment

friendly work environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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Chuck E. Cheese
Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.70 - $19.70

Range $18.70 - $19.70

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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Chuck E. Cheese
San Bruno, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90

Range $16.90 - $17.90

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Education support

Education support

Student loan support

Student loan support

Utility

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SSP
San Mateo, CA, USA|
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

no late nights

no late nights

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pension fund

Pension fund

Paid meal breaks

Paid meal breaks

Vacation packages

Vacation packages

Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, Prep cooks passionate about Mexican Cuisine

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Reposado
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

13 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - August 2026

Browse 13 entry level Cook jobs in Hayward, CA. 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 Hayward, CA

Employers in Hayward, CA 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 Hayward, CA

Entry level Cook pay in Hayward, CA 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

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Hayward, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Hayward, CA 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 Hayward, CA include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hayward, CA

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

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