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Sodexo
Syracuse, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $21.00

Range $19.00 - $21.00

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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 Program

Employee Discount Program

Cook

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US Navy
Albany, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $15.75 - $19.75

Range $15.75 - $19.75

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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

education benefits

education benefits

Bonuses

Bonuses

Loan repayment

Loan repayment

Line Cook

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Red Robin
Rochester, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.95 - $20.45

Range $16.95 - $20.45

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal

free meal

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

employee discount

employee discount

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

LifeCafe Cook

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Life Time
New Rochelle, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.75

Exact $18.75

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 Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

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

Production Cook

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Sodexo
Syracuse, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member

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Popeyes
Rochester, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.00

Range $15.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

hands-on training

hands-on training

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Albany, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $26.52

Range $16.00 - $26.52

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Food Prep Associate

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Aramark
New Rochelle, NY, 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

work/life resources

work/life resources

Retirement Savings Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

8 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Syracuse, NY - August 2026

Browse 8 entry level Cook jobs in Syracuse, NY. 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 Syracuse, NY

Employers in Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY

Entry level Cook pay in Syracuse, NY typically ranges from $39,500 per year to $43,700 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: $39,500 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $43,700 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Syracuse, NY

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY include:

  • Sodexo

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Syracuse, NY

Many entry level Cook jobs in Syracuse, NY offer 401k plan, ongoing training and development, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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