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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

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

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

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

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Chuy's Tex-Mex

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25

From $12.75 to $16.25

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

Branded apparel

Branded apparel

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Louisville, KY, USA|
From $15.25 to $19.00

From $15.25 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook at PF Changs

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $20.50

From $16.50 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Line Cook at Chuy's

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $17.75

From $14.25 to $17.75

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

Employee T-shirts

Employee T-shirts

Saute/Broiler Cook at Capital Grille

Louisville, KY, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

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

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Server | Food Runner at Chili's

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

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive pay rates

Competitive pay rates

meal discounts

meal discounts

cell phone discounts

cell phone discounts

No-cost GED and associate's degrees

No-cost GED and associate's degrees

training programs

training programs

development opportunities

development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Pizza Cook (Fern Creek) at Bubba's 33

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.50

From $12.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Kitchen Team at Panda Restaurant Group

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

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Voluntary Short-term Disability

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

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

opportunity to give back to community

opportunity to give back to community

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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $17.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
same day pay access
Health Insurance
Vacation Time
Employee assistance program
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job Description

Cracker Barrel is a renowned American restaurant and gift store chain that has been welcoming guests since 1969. Known for its warm hospitality, home-style cooking, and uniquely charming retail offerings, Cracker Barrel creates a nostalgic, friendly atmosphere that appeals to families, travelers, and locals alike. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and a culture where employees feel valued and supported. With over 70,000 team members nationwide, Cracker Barrel fosters a workplace that encourages growth, teamwork, and a sense of belonging among its staff. The business model combines the traditional charm of a Southern country... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Physical capability to lift and carry moderate weights
  • Willingness to adhere to health and safety guidelines
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic kitchen safety knowledge
  • No prior restaurant experience required

Job Duties

  • Prepare ingredients for meals
  • Cook and plate comfort food dishes
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth kitchen flow
  • Follow safety and hygiene standards
  • Assist with inventory management
  • Adapt quickly to a fast-paced work environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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Posted 12 days ago

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

Posted 1 month ago

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

Posted 1 month ago

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

Posted 12 days ago

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

Posted 10 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 11 days ago

Prep Cook at Chuy's Tex-Mex

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25

From $12.75 to $16.25

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

Branded apparel

Branded apparel

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Posted 18 days ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Louisville, KY, USA|
From $15.25 to $19.00

From $15.25 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at PF Changs

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $20.50

From $16.50 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Chuy's

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $17.75

From $14.25 to $17.75

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

Employee T-shirts

Employee T-shirts

Posted 3 months ago

Saute/Broiler Cook at Capital Grille

Louisville, KY, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

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

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Posted 2 months ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00

From $19.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 2 months ago

Server | Food Runner at Chili's

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

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive pay rates

Competitive pay rates

meal discounts

meal discounts

cell phone discounts

cell phone discounts

No-cost GED and associate's degrees

No-cost GED and associate's degrees

training programs

training programs

development opportunities

development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Posted 20 days ago

Pizza Cook (Fern Creek) at Bubba's 33

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.50

From $12.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Posted 2 days ago

Kitchen Team at Panda Restaurant Group

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

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Voluntary Short-term Disability

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

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

opportunity to give back to community

opportunity to give back to community

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

14 No Experience Cook Jobs in Louisville, KY - April 2026

Browse 14 no experience Cook jobs in Louisville, KY. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Cook Jobs in Louisville, KY

Employers in Louisville, KY are actively hiring no experience Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Cook Salary in Louisville, KY

No experience Cook pay in Louisville, KY typically ranges from $30,200 per year to $56,200 per year, with average earnings near $39,500 per year or $19 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $30,200 per year
  • Average wage: $39,500 per year or $19 per hour
  • Highest wage: $56,200 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Cook roles in Louisville, KY using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Louisville, KY

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Louisville, KY create steady demand for no experience Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Cook roles in Louisville, KY include:

  • Sam's Club
  • Compass Group
  • Chili's

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Louisville, KY

Many no experience Cook jobs in Louisville, KY offer flexible schedules, training programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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