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Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
From $24.50 to $27.50

From $24.50 to $27.50

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

Great pay

Great pay

free meals while working

free meals while working

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Applebee's
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
From $21.57 to $26.00

From $21.57 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

career advancement

career advancement

Cook

at 6th Avenue Senior Living
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
From $21.05 to $23.20

From $21.05 to $23.20

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Cook

at U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.92

Exact $25.92

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Professional Development

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $26.00

From $23.00 to $26.00

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

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Topgolf
Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $25.50

From $23.00 to $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

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

Free mental well-being platform

Free mental well-being platform

FREE gameplay

FREE gameplay

Discounted food and merchandise

Discounted food and merchandise

Weekly chef-curated family meals

Weekly chef-curated family meals

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
From $24.50 to $27.50

From $24.50 to $27.50

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

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Bellevue, WA, USA|Onsite
From $24.50 to $27.50

From $24.50 to $27.50

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

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Redmond, WA, USA|Onsite
From $24.50 to $27.50

From $24.50 to $27.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
From $17.13 to $17.63

From $17.13 to $17.63

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

GED program

GED program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Accidental death insurance

Accidental death insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Cook

at Applebee's
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.00

From $18.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's - Renton
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Cook - Franchise

at Denny's
Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite
From $19.97 to $30.00

From $19.97 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Able to Obtain a Valid Food Handlers Card

Able to Obtain a Valid Food Handlers Card

Catering Cook

at Pyramid Catering
Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $28.00

From $24.00 to $28.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

On-the-job training

On-the-job training

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Bellevue, WA, USA|Onsite
From $17.13 to $17.63

From $17.13 to $17.63

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) program

401(k) program

Employee meals and discounts

Employee meals and discounts

Pizza Hut Perks Program

Pizza Hut Perks Program

Free GED program

Free GED program

College tuition discount

College tuition discount

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Accidental death insurance

Accidental death insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

132 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Kent, WA - May 2026

Browse 132 entry level Cook jobs in Kent, WA. 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 Kent, WA

Employers in Kent, WA are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There has been 1 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Kent, WA

Entry level Cook pay in Kent, WA typically ranges from $35,600 per year to $63,500 per year, with average earnings near $48,500 per year or $23.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,600 per year
  • Average wage: $48,500 per year or $23.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $63,500 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Kent, WA 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 Kent, WA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Kent, WA 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 Kent, WA include:

  • Hyatt
  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • Pizza Hut

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Kent, WA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Kent, WA offer free meals while working, Hospital Indemnity coverage, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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