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There are currently 116 Cook jobs in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville 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 Louisville, KY

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 116 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 Louisville, KY

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Cook

at Sodexo
Louisville, KY, USA|
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training development

Ongoing training development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

COOK

at Metro Services, LLC
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25

From $12.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

BOH shift meals

BOH shift meals

FOH meal discounts

FOH meal discounts

Meal discounts for friends and family

Meal discounts for friends and family

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

competitive benefits

competitive benefits

Free telemedicine through first stop health

Free telemedicine through first stop health

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Perks at work

Perks at work

long-term career growth

long-term career growth

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

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 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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community engagement opportunities

Community engagement opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing career and leadership development

Ongoing career and leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook

at Sodexo
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Free shift meals (location dependent)

Free shift meals (location dependent)

Uniforms (location dependent)

Uniforms (location dependent)

Safety shoes (location dependent)

Safety shoes (location dependent)

Transportation support (location dependent)

Transportation support (location dependent)

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.50

From $13.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Cook Supervisor

at SUMMIT
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary unum accident

Voluntary unum accident

Voluntary unum critical illness

Voluntary unum critical illness

Voluntary unum hospital indemnity

Voluntary unum hospital indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

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 I

at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Weekend Cook

at Resort Lifestyle Communities
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Pay on Demand

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

supportive leadership

supportive leadership

Purpose-driven role

Purpose-driven role

Family-like atmosphere

Family-like atmosphere

Breakfast Cook

at Liberty Food Service
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

401k Match

401k Match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Free Meals

Free Meals

Uniform shirts

Uniform shirts

Cook Supervisor

at SUMMIT
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Line Cook

at Chuy's
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.00

From $14.50 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Community involvement

Community involvement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Company apparel

Company apparel

Fun casual environment

Fun casual environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Senior Cook

at Sodexo
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $25.00

From $21.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Cook

at Metz Culinary Management
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

busy work environment

busy work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Kitchen training

Kitchen training

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25

From $12.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

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

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

discounts

discounts

Cold Station Cook

at The Capital Grille
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

COOK (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $20.00

From $19.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Grill and Broiler Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k

401k

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

Entry Level Cook - Repeal

at White Lodging Careers
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

vacation

vacation

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Complimentary wellness tools

Complimentary wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Unlimited referral bonuses

Leadership development

Leadership development

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms

Discounts on hotel rooms

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.00

From $13.75 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

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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