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Life Time
Fullerton, CA, USA|
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

fully subsidized membership

fully subsidized membership

discounts on Life Time products and services

discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

training and professional development

training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plan

Pre-tax flexible spending plan

Dependent care plan

Dependent care plan

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

deferred compensation plan

deferred compensation plan

Relief Cook

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Aramark
Santa Ana, CA, 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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

LifeCafe-Cook

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Life Time
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

a fully subsidized membership

a fully subsidized membership

discounts on Life Time products and services

discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

training and professional development

training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

deferred compensation plan

deferred compensation plan

Side Cook

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Aramark
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Prep Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Range $16.90 - $18.90

Range $16.90 - $18.90

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/Prep Cook - AM Shift

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Salted
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $24.00

Range $19.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Cook - Hilton Anaheim

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Hilton
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.61 - $30.76

Range $24.61 - $30.76

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

Pastry Prep Cook

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Legends Global
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

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)

Hourly wage of $26.00

Hourly wage of $26.00

Part-time Seasonal employment

Part-time Seasonal employment

inclusive workplace culture

inclusive workplace culture

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

team collaboration environment

team collaboration environment

Engagement with world-class live events

Engagement with world-class live events

Professional development support

Professional development support

line cook PLACENTIA

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MADRES BRUNCH WHITTIER INC
Fullerton, CA, USA|
Range $17.00 - $18.00

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Seasonal Pastry Cook

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Marriott International, Inc
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.20

Exact $29.20

Temporary

Temporary

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

team environment

team environment

Cafeteria Cook - Hilton Anaheim

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Hilton
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.13 - $30.16

Range $24.13 - $30.16

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

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Prime Pizza
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Exact $18.50

Exact $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Tips

Tips

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Prep Cook – Flexible Scheduling & Tips

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PUESTO
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

tip sharing

tip sharing

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook| Seasonal Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds

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Oak View Group
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90

Range $16.90 - $17.90

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hourly wage

hourly wage

seasonal employment

seasonal employment

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

supportive management

supportive management

Experience with high-volume kitchen operations

Experience with high-volume kitchen operations

Positive and professional work setting

Positive and professional work setting

Pizza Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Tustin, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $20.90

Range $16.90 - $20.90

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

Dynamic Line Cook: Fresh, Safe & Fast-Paced Kitchen

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Sessions West Coast Deli
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Pizza Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
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

Pizza Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $19.50

Range $14.00 - $19.50

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

Pasta Cook

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Cpk
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

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

Quick Service Cook

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Great Wolf Lodge
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Exact $20.50

Exact $20.50

Full-time

Full-time

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

Health savings account

Health savings account

Telehealth resources

Telehealth resources

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Paid vacation time off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Seasonal Pastry Cook

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Marriott International, Inc
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.20

Exact $29.20

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Part time schedule

Part time schedule

online training opportunities

online training opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

career development support

career development support

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Positive team culture

Positive team culture

Pastry Cook I

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Marriott International, Inc
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.20

Exact $29.20

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Prep Cook/Assistant to Chefs at Nutrition by Cass Santa Ana, CA

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Nutrition by Cass
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
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 discount

employee discount

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

uniform provided

uniform provided

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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Chuck E. Cheese
Orange, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Early wage access

Early wage access

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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

Range $16.90 - $17.90

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

31 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Irvine, CA - August 2026

Browse 31 entry level Cook jobs in Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA

Employers in Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA

Entry level Cook pay in Irvine, 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

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Irvine, CA

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

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Irvine, CA

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

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