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Cook at Sodexo

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $23.44

From $13.00 to $23.44

Hourly

Hourly

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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.50

From $13.25 to $16.50

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

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

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
From $12.50 to $15.75

From $12.50 to $15.75

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

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

Line Cook at Crescent

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

401K Matching

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

Free parking

Free parking

Line Cook at Crescent

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive wages

Highly competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401K matching program

401K matching program

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

Free parking

Free parking

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|
From $11.50 to $15.25

From $11.50 to $15.25

Hourly

Hourly

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 at Genna Benna's

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $15.25

From $12.00 to $15.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity to grow your culinary skills

Opportunity to grow your culinary skills

fun work environment

fun work environment

supportive team

supportive team

Professional Uniform Provided

Professional Uniform Provided

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift at Raising Cane's

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Pearl, MS, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Hotel & Restaurant Jobs

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26 jobs active

Hotel & Restaurant Jobs

26 jobs active

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Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Sodexo

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $23.44

From $13.00 to $23.44

Hourly

Hourly

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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 12 days ago

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

Posted 12 days ago

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.50

From $13.25 to $16.50

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

Posted 2 months ago

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 12 days ago

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

Posted 13 days ago

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

Posted 13 days ago

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

Posted 13 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $15.75

From $12.50 to $15.75

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 13 days ago

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

Posted 3 months ago

Line Cook at Crescent

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

401K Matching

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

Free parking

Free parking

Posted 3 months ago

Line Cook at Crescent

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive wages

Highly competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401K matching program

401K matching program

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

Free parking

Free parking

Posted 13 days ago

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

Posted 13 days ago

Cafe Cook - Store #100 (Gluckstadt) at Fleetway Market

Jackson, MS, USA|
From $11.50 to $15.25

From $11.50 to $15.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Genna Benna's

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $15.25

From $12.00 to $15.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity to grow your culinary skills

Opportunity to grow your culinary skills

fun work environment

fun work environment

supportive team

supportive team

Professional Uniform Provided

Professional Uniform Provided

Posted 11 days ago

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift at Raising Cane's

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite
Exact $11.00

Exact $11.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Pearl, MS, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

26 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Jackson, MS - May 2026

Browse 26 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 $27,600 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $36,400 per year or $17.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $27,600 per year
  • Average wage: $36,400 per year or $17.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 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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  • 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 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:

  • Sam's Club
  • LongHorn Steakhouse

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Jackson, MS

Many entry level Cook jobs in Jackson, MS offer Employee Discounts, paid leave, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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