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Cook

at KFC
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hourly wage $20 to $22

Hourly wage $20 to $22

At-will employment

At-will employment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Safe working environment

Safe working environment

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

No travel required

No travel required

Cook

at Life Time
Fullerton, CA, USA|
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

fully subsidized membership

fully subsidized membership

discounts on Life Time products and services

discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

training and professional development

training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plan

Pre-tax flexible spending plan

Dependent care plan

Dependent care plan

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

deferred compensation plan

deferred compensation plan

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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

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

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection

Cancer income protection

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401k plan with company match

401k plan 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

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Opportunities for management growth

Opportunities for management growth

Cook

at KFC
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook

at Life Time
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

a fully subsidized membership

a fully subsidized membership

discounts on Life Time products and services

discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

training and professional development

training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

prescription drug coverage

prescription drug coverage

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

deferred compensation plan

deferred compensation plan

Cook

at Sodexo
Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $26.00

Range $24.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

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

discount programs

discount programs

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $28.00

Range $25.00 - $28.00

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

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement or funeral leave

Bereavement or funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Opportunity to give back to your community

Opportunity to give back to your 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

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Cook

at Sunrise Of Claremont
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $23.25

Range $18.50 - $23.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discount Program

Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $28.00

Range $25.00 - $28.00

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

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

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

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Sodexo
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.50 - $23.00

Range $21.50 - $23.00

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

401k

employee discount

employee discount

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Cook

at Sodexo
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.50 - $23.00

Range $21.50 - $23.00

Part-time

Part-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

discount programs

discount programs

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection

Cancer income protection

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 leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

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

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

On-going career development

On-going career development

Leadership development

Leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Relief Cook

at Aramark
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Work-life balance assistance

Work-life balance assistance

Kitchen Cook

at Aramark
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability assistance

Disability assistance

Relief Cook

at Aramark
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Cook Helper

at Bizzell Group
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid training

Paid training

Relief Cook

at Aramark
Long Beach, CA, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Santa Ana, CA, 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability assistance

Disability assistance

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Seal Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $20.90

Range $16.90 - $20.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

LifeCafe-Cook

at Life Time
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

a fully subsidized membership

a fully subsidized membership

discounts on Life Time products and services

discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match

training and professional development

training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

deferred compensation plan

deferred compensation plan

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

147 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Orange, CA - July 2026

Browse 147 entry level Cook jobs in Orange, CA. 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 Orange, CA

Employers in Orange, CA 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 Orange, CA

Entry level Cook pay in Orange, CA typically ranges from $41,600 per year to $45,800 per year, with average earnings near $43,700 per year or $21 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $41,600 per year
  • Average wage: $43,700 per year or $21 per hour
  • Highest wage: $45,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Orange, CA 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 Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Orange, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Orange, CA 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 Orange, CA include:

  • KFC

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Orange, CA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Orange, CA offer At-will employment, Equal opportunity employer, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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