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Cook at Soar Restaurants

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75

From $14.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

overtime pay

overtime pay

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Cook at Popeyes

New Haven, CT, 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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook at Olive Garden

North Haven, CT, 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 on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

Travel

Travel

Electronics

Electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook at Melting Pot | New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.35 to $18.00

From $16.35 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Great pay

Great pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

opportunities for promotion

opportunities for promotion

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Rewarding team culture

Rewarding team culture

Production/Cook at KFC

New Haven, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75

From $15.75 to $19.75

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

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $30.20

From $18.00 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Line Cook - Alltown Fresh at Global Partners

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.13 to $21.34

From $18.13 to $21.34

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

wellness programs

wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Professional Development

Line Cook at Eli's on Whitney

Hamden, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Career-long training

Career-long training

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

team environment

team environment

Grill Cook at Sodexo

Trumbull, CT, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day 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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Line Cook at Eli's Brick Oven Pizza

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75

From $15.75 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career-long training

Career-long training

development opportunities

development opportunities

top-notch benefits

top-notch benefits

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Experienced Line Cook at Eli's On The Hill

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.50

From $15.50 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

career training

career training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Full Time Cook at Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC

Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $19.25

From $14.25 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Crew Member - 4071 at Five Guys

North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50

Up to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

fun work environment

fun work environment

competitive base pay

competitive base pay

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Free Meals

Free Meals

401(k)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Bridgeport, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94

From $16.94 to $17.94

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.75
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Training and Development
overtime pay
Uniform allowance

Job Description

This position is available with a restaurant company looking to hire a skilled Cook to prepare and package food products according to operational quality standards. The establishment operates within the food service industry, focusing on providing customers with freshly made meals prepared in compliance with hygiene and safety regulations. The Cook will be responsible for contributing to the overall culinary operations by ensuring meal preparation meets the company’s standards.

In this role, the Cook reports directly to the Manager on Duty (MOD) and holds a nonexempt status, implying eligibility for overtime pay according to labor laws. The Cook’s duties inc... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Capability to stand, bend, reach, move, stoop, stretch, and lift frequently in a restaurant environment
  • Willingness to comply with company policies and operational standards
  • Physical ability to lift and move food products up to 50 pounds
  • Good attendance record

Job Qualifications

  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Multi-tasking skills

Job Duties

  • Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
  • Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease
  • Regular attendance
  • Report customer or employee complaints or issues to MOD
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 4 days ago

Cook at Soar Restaurants

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75

From $14.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

overtime pay

overtime pay

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Posted 7 days ago

Cook at Popeyes

New Haven, CT, 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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 9 days ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

North Haven, CT, 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 on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

Travel

Travel

Electronics

Electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 3 days ago

Line Cook at Melting Pot | New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.35 to $18.00

From $16.35 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Great pay

Great pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

opportunities for promotion

opportunities for promotion

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Rewarding team culture

Rewarding team culture

Posted 14 days ago

Production/Cook at KFC

New Haven, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75

From $15.75 to $19.75

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

Posted 13 days ago

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $30.20

From $18.00 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Posted 11 days ago

Line Cook - Alltown Fresh at Global Partners

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.13 to $21.34

From $18.13 to $21.34

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

wellness programs

wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Professional Development

Posted 3 days ago

Line Cook at Eli's on Whitney

Hamden, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Career-long training

Career-long training

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

team environment

team environment

Posted 2 months ago

Grill Cook at Sodexo

Trumbull, CT, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day 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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Posted 15 days ago

Line Cook at Eli's Brick Oven Pizza

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75

From $15.75 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career-long training

Career-long training

development opportunities

development opportunities

top-notch benefits

top-notch benefits

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Posted 1 month ago

Experienced Line Cook at Eli's On The Hill

New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.50

From $15.50 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

career training

career training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 1 day ago

Full Time Cook at Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC

Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $19.25

From $14.25 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Posted 4 days ago

Crew Member - 4071 at Five Guys

North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50

Up to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

fun work environment

fun work environment

competitive base pay

competitive base pay

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Free Meals

Free Meals

401(k)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Bridgeport, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94

From $16.94 to $17.94

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

15 Entry Level Cook Jobs in New Haven, CT - April 2026

Browse 15 entry level Cook jobs in New Haven, CT. 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 New Haven, CT

Employers in New Haven, CT are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 3 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in New Haven, CT

Entry level Cook pay in New Haven, CT typically ranges from $29,100 per year to $62,800 per year, with average earnings near $41,600 per year or $20 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $29,100 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in New Haven, CT using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in New Haven, CT

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT include:

  • Whole Foods
  • Soar Restaurants

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in New Haven, CT

Many entry level Cook jobs in New Haven, CT offer Training and Development, Paid Time Off, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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