Cook Jobs in Madison, WI

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There are currently 70 Cook jobs in Madison, WI 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 70 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.

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Cook

at Red Lobster
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

Guest dining discount

Guest dining discount

Cook

at Pennant Services
Madison, WI, 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

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 wellness program

employee wellness program

Training and Development

Training and Development

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
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

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% employee discount

35% employee discount

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook

at Promega
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

free onsite 24/7 gym access

free onsite 24/7 gym access

Onsite hiking trails

Onsite hiking trails

Onsite wellness center

Onsite wellness center

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Cook - Franchise

at Denny's
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

safe work environment

safe work environment

skills development

skills development

leadership opportunities

leadership opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook

at SSP Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free Meal Every Shift

Free Meal Every Shift

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Immediate Hiring

Immediate Hiring

Great Advancement Opportunities

Great Advancement Opportunities

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $20.00

From $15.75 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

discounts

discounts

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Team member app

Team member app

Line Cook

at SSP Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free Meal Every Shift

Free Meal Every Shift

Two weeks paid time off

Two weeks paid time off

Immediate Hiring

Immediate Hiring

Great Advancement Opportunities

Great Advancement Opportunities

full-time or part-time shifts available

full-time or part-time shifts available

Cook I

at Sodexo
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.90

Exact $18.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 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

discount programs

discount programs

Free Meals

Free Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Cook

at The Legend Clubs
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $18.50

From $13.75 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

Cook

at PH Hospitality Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.00

From $12.75 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Casual uniform

Casual uniform

local and national savings

local and national savings

voluntary vision insurance

voluntary vision insurance

voluntary dental insurance

voluntary dental insurance

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

career path opportunities

career path opportunities

college credits

college credits

COOK (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Lead Line Cook

at Draper Brothers Chophouse
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $25.00

From $20.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Food Production Cook

at UWHealth
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Free Bus Pass

Free Bus Pass

Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Evening shift differential

Evening shift differential

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

at SUMMIT
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.25

Exact $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

voluntary insurance options

voluntary insurance options

Discount Program

Discount Program

Line Cook

at Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Flexible part-time schedule

Flexible part-time schedule

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Opportunities for skill development

Opportunities for skill development

Positive workplace culture

Positive workplace culture

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook

at Curry in the Box
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Prep Cook

at One Prime Steakhouse
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Madison, WI, USA|
From $14.25 to $18.25

From $14.25 to $18.25

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

Discounts on Services

Discounts on Services

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

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