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Side Cook

at Aramark
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-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 Plan

Retirement Plan

paid leave

paid leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Cook- Day

at Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

401k

401k

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Educational opportunities

Educational opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

Church's Chicken Guest Service/Cook

at Refuel Market
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Raise after 90 days

Raise after 90 days

Daily Pay access

Daily Pay access

Discounted gas

Discounted gas

free drinks

free drinks

food discounts

food discounts

401k

401k

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Prep Cook

at Newk's Eatery - Jackson
Jackson, MS, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

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

discount programs

discount programs

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $15.75

Range $12.50 - $15.75

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

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

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

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Flowood, MS, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Your schedule, your way shift swapping

Your schedule, your way shift swapping

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Holiday closings thanksgiving and christmas

Holiday closings thanksgiving and christmas

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cafe Cook - Store #100 (Gluckstadt)

at Fleetway Market
Jackson, MS, USA|
Range $11.50 - $15.25

Range $11.50 - $15.25

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

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

Line Cook- Bring It On

at Genna Benna's
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $15.25

Range $12.00 - $15.25

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Opportunity to grow culinary skills

Opportunity to grow culinary skills

fun work environment

fun work environment

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

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

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

Renter's insurance

Renter's insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Financial planning assistance

Financial planning assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $24.40

Range $15.00 - $24.40

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

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

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

15 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Jackson, MS - June 2026

Browse 15 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

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Jackson, MS 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 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 Daily Pay access, Retirement Plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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