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There are currently 87 Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN hiring this July 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 87 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 JRN Inc. - KFC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $17.25

Range $13.00 - $17.25

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

Eligibility to accrue paid vacation time

Eligibility to accrue paid vacation time

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

Cook

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

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Red Lobster
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

career training

career training

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
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
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 Old Country Store
Knoxville, TN, USA|
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 with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Evening Cook

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

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Grill Cook

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

Range $13.00 - $14.00

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

Cook

at Sonic
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $13.25 - $18.00

Range $13.25 - $18.00

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Cook

at Guernsey Holdings LLC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.75 - $15.75

Range $11.75 - $15.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook

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

Exact $18.00

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|
Range $13.25 - $18.00

Range $13.25 - $18.00

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

Grill/Broiler Cook

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

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

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

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

SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $24.00

Range $16.00 - $24.00

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
Range $13.00 - $16.50

Range $13.00 - $16.50

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

Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift

at Taco Bell
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

FREE MEALS during shifts

FREE MEALS during shifts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

fun work environment

fun work environment

Paid training

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

retail discount program

retail discount program

Line Cook

at Topgolf
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

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

Line Cook

at IHOP
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $16.00

Range $14.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

Prep Cook

at Loco Burro Knoxville
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

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