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Cook

at Sodexo
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.44

Exact $23.44

Full-time

Full-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

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Cook

at Marriott International
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.50

Range $14.00 - $18.50

Full-time

Full-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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook

at Cooper's Hawk
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

Discount on private events

Discount on private events

Monthly wine tastings

Monthly wine tastings

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telehealth

telehealth

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

early pay access

early pay access

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

mental health support

mental health support

Wine education

Wine education

Culinary education

Culinary education

Career growth plan

Career growth plan

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Cook

at Metz Culinary Management
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hourly pay

hourly pay

employee training opportunities

employee training opportunities

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

Cook

at Kinloch Golf Association Corp
Richmond, VA, USA|
Range $18.00 - $23.00

Range $18.00 - $23.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

COOK - Richmond Raceway

at Compass Group
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Instapay

Instapay

High interest savings

High interest savings

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook I - Full Time

at Cedarfield
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $19.00

Range $16.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Double time

Double time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

PTO with cash out option

PTO with cash out option

8 federal holidays

8 federal holidays

Paid personal day

Paid personal day

Free parking

Free parking

Retirement matching 403(b)

Retirement matching 403(b)

PayActiv

PayActiv

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

term life insurance

term life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Immunizations

Immunizations

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Team Member Referral Bonus

Team Member Referral Bonus

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Henrico, VA, 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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Henrico, VA, USA|Onsite
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

Line Cook

at Red Robin
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.09 - $18.22

Range $15.09 - $18.22

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Food discount

Food discount

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.50 - $19.50

Range $15.50 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Team member app with shift swapping

Team member app with shift swapping

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.00

Range $13.50 - $17.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

holiday closures

holiday closures

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Language support program

Language support program

Cook I - Full Time

at Pinnacle Living (Cedarfield)
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.21 - $19.75

Range $16.21 - $19.75

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Double time when working designated holidays

Double time when working designated holidays

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

PTO with a cash out option

PTO with a cash out option

8 federal holidays

8 federal holidays

Paid personal day

Paid personal day

Free parking

Free parking

Retirement matching 403b

Retirement matching 403b

PayActiv cash advance

PayActiv cash advance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Immunizations

Immunizations

Tuition assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Line Cook - Casa del Barco Short Pump

at HOUSEpitality Family
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid training

Paid training

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Cook I

at Pinnacle living
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.70 - $20.34

Range $16.70 - $20.34

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Double time for holidays

Double time for holidays

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

federal holidays

federal holidays

Paid personal day

Paid personal day

Free parking

Free parking

retirement matching

retirement matching

Line Cook

at Maggiano's Little Italy
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive earning opportunities

competitive earning opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

rewards and recognition

rewards and recognition

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Cook I

at Hermitage Deep Run
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $19.00

Range $17.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Double time holiday pay

Double time holiday pay

PTO with cash out option

PTO with cash out option

8 federal holidays

8 federal holidays

Paid personal day

Paid personal day

Free parking

Free parking

6% retirement matching

6% retirement matching

pay advance

pay advance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

Immunizations

Immunizations

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Richmond, VA, USA|
Range $15.75 - $19.00

Range $15.75 - $19.00

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

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.50 - $19.50

Range $15.50 - $19.50

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

Pastry Cook

at Country Club of Virginia
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.75 - $20.25

Range $16.75 - $20.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
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

Restaurant Opening Staff

at McDonald’s
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $15.00

Range $13.00 - $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k

401k

Unpaid Leaves of Absence

Unpaid Leaves of Absence

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

discount programs

discount programs

Free Meals

Free Meals

Hardywood Provisions Line Cook

at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

accrued paid time off

accrued paid time off

Discounted merchandise

Discounted merchandise

Discounted beer

Discounted beer

Discounted event space

Discounted event space

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

31 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Richmond, VA - July 2026

Browse 31 entry level Cook jobs in Richmond, VA. 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 Richmond, VA

Employers in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA

Entry level Cook pay in Richmond, VA typically ranges from $27,000 per year to $48,800 per year, with average earnings near $35,700 per year or $17.2 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $27,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,700 per year or $17.2 per hour
  • Highest wage: $48,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Richmond, VA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

  • Pay range
  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Richmond, VA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA include:

  • Sodexo
  • Compass Group
  • Cedarfield

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Richmond, VA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Richmond, VA offer employee discount, Scholarship Opportunities, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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