Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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There are currently 120 Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN hiring this May 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Cook in Knoxville offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Cook work in your area, Cook jobs close to you, or local Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Cook Jobs Near You in Knoxville, TN

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 120 Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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Cook

at KFC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal each shift

free meal each shift

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

career advancement

career advancement

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401K plan with 6% match

401K plan with 6% match

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Free college tuition at WGU

Free college tuition at WGU

Savings Match Program

Savings Match Program

Hardship assistance program

Hardship assistance program

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.25

From $12.00 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $16.75

From $12.50 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

health insurance eligibility on day 1

health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% discount on food and retail items

35% discount on food and retail items

Cook

at JRN Inc. - KFC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $15.50

From $11.75 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal

free meal

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401K plan with 6% match

401K plan with 6% match

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Reward and recognition culture

Reward and recognition culture

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

weekly pay

weekly pay

Grill Cook

at Lancer-Hospitality
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $14.00

From $13.00 to $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Employee shift meal

Employee shift meal

Discount Program

Discount Program

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary insurance

Voluntary insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Knoxville, TN, 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

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Knoxville, TN, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Knoxville, TN, 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

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training

Training

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Cook

at HHS
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Lakeside Tavern
Knoxville, TN, USA|
From $13.25 to $18.00

From $13.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Consistent available hours

Consistent available hours

Overtime opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Shift supervisor opportunities

Shift supervisor opportunities

management opportunities

management opportunities

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

no late nights

no late nights

Performance-based pay

Performance-based pay

Cook/Food Service

at Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid training

Paid training

Cook - Morning Shift

at Raising Cane's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Cook-West Knoxville

at American House Senior Living Communities
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

excellent work hours

excellent work hours

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00

From $16.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k

401k

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Line Cook - Food Service

at Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.50

From $13.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Line Cook - Knoxville Chili's

at Chili's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

training provided

training provided

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.25

From $14.00 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

career advancement

career advancement

weekly pay

weekly pay

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $15.75

From $12.75 to $15.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

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