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at Sodexo
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $7.25 - $23.44

Range $7.25 - $23.44

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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 plan

401k plan

Cook

at rubytuesday
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $11.75 - $15.50

Range $11.75 - $15.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Cook - Restaurant 200819

at Church's Chicken
Jackson, MS, 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

Cook - Restaurant 200824

at Church's Chicken
Jackson, MS, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Paid training

Food Prep Worker II - Cook - UMMC Jackson Main Tower

at Aramark
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

at TASTE Italian Kitchen
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Free family meals

Free family meals

Incentive Bonuses

Incentive Bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Paid trips

Paid trips

Fun culture

Fun culture

free uniforms

free uniforms

Cook - Lakeland Community Care Center

at Sign In / Register - Job Candidate Account
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook - Lakeland Community Care Center

at CommCare Corporation
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.40 - $14.15

Range $13.40 - $14.15

Full-time

Full-time

Split Shifts

Split 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

Deli Production Team Member

at Pilot Flying J
Pearl, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $11.33 - $15.18

Range $11.33 - $15.18

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

15 cent fuel discount

15 cent fuel discount

Free daily meals

Free daily meals

low-cost health plans

low-cost health plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Family leave

Family leave

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Professional Development

Professional Development

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

10 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Jackson, MS - July 2026

Browse 10 entry level Cook jobs in Jackson, MS. 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 Jackson, MS

Employers in Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS

Entry level Cook pay in Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Jackson, MS

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

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