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Cook

at Pizza Hut
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Health and safety protocols

Health and safety protocols

recognition programs

recognition programs

Cook

at Pizza Hut
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Health and safety protocols

Health and safety protocols

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

recognition programs

recognition programs

Cook

at Denny's
Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Daytime Cook

at First Watch Restaurants
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telemedicine

telemedicine

401(k) retirement

401(k) retirement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Side Cook

at Aramark
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

paid leave

paid leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Pasta and Sauté Cook

at Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
McKinney, TX, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Part-time positions

Part-time positions

full-time positions

full-time positions

50% off discounted meals

50% off discounted meals

Performance-based wage increases

Performance-based wage increases

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid training

Paid training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Health and safety protocols

Health and safety protocols

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Pastry Cook

at Aramark
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Line Cook

at Maggiano's Little Italy
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive earning opportunities

competitive earning opportunities

Healthcare plans

Healthcare plans

Career Development

Career Development

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Rewards and recognition programs

Rewards and recognition programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook McKinney

at Wingstop McKinney
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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 and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
McKinney, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Kitchen Line Cook

at Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Workplace training

Workplace training

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Line Cook - $16-$18 - LORO Addison

at Uchi Restaurants
Richardson, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employer matched 401k

Employer matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.00

Range $15.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Shift meals at some locations

Shift meals at some locations

Uniforms and safety shoes at some locations

Uniforms and safety shoes at some locations

Public transportation support or parking at some locations

Public transportation support or parking at some locations

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Frisco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly 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

discount programs

discount programs

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management advancement opportunities

Management advancement opportunities

BREAKFAST COOK

at F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC
Richardson, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Supportive chef team

Supportive chef team

teamwork environment

teamwork environment

professional growth

professional growth

Quality brand reputation

Quality brand reputation

Prep Cook

at Mesero
Plano, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Positive and inclusive work environment

Positive and inclusive work environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Memorable dining experience participation

Memorable dining experience participation

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Allen, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Food Service Team Lead/Cook - FT | Allen Rehab

at PAM Health, LLC
Allen, TX, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

medical benefits

medical benefits

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Education and training opportunities

Education and training opportunities

supplemental insurance options

supplemental insurance options

discount programs

discount programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Kitchen Cook ELR

at Mexico Foods LLC
Richardson, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's
Frisco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

closed on major holidays

closed on major holidays

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

English learning program

English learning program

Cold Station Cook

at The Capital Grille
Plano, TX, 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 coverage

vision coverage

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Hot Line Cook

at Bubbles
Allen, TX, USA|
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Tips

Tips

Regular raises

Regular raises

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

team environment

team environment

Training

Training

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

39 Entry Level Cook Jobs in McKinney, TX - July 2026

Browse 39 entry level Cook jobs in McKinney, TX. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Cook Jobs in McKinney, TX

Employers in McKinney, TX are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level 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.

Entry Level Cook Salary in McKinney, TX

Entry level Cook pay in McKinney, TX typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in McKinney, TX

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in McKinney, TX create steady demand for entry level Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Cook roles in McKinney, TX include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in McKinney, TX

    Many entry level Cook jobs in McKinney, TX offer flexible schedule, recognition programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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