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Cook

at 6th Avenue Senior Living
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.05 - $23.20

Range $21.05 - $23.20

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.50 - $27.50

Range $24.50 - $27.50

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

free meals while working

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

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Applebee's
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.57 - $26.00

Range $21.57 - $26.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

career advancement

career advancement

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $26.00

Range $23.00 - $26.00

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

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

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 Panda Restaurant Group
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.50 - $27.50

Range $24.50 - $27.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

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 leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Cook

at Applebee's
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $25.00

Range $17.13 - $25.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.50 - $27.50

Range $24.50 - $27.50

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 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

funeral leave

funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community Involvement Opportunities

Community Involvement Opportunities

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $17.63

Range $17.13 - $17.63

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Perks program

Perks program

GED tuition support

GED tuition support

College tuition support

College tuition support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Cook

at Sodexo
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.50

Exact $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Cook NA-04

at Texas Roadhouse
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.47 - $24.02

Range $21.47 - $24.02

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

DELI COOK 1 - SEATTLE

at UWAJIMAYA INC
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $22.44 - $27.46

Range $22.44 - $27.46

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work culture

Flexible work culture

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

supplemental insurance options

supplemental insurance options

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Side Cook

at Aramark
Kent, WA, 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

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $17.63

Range $17.13 - $17.63

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

GED program

GED program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Accidental death insurance

Accidental death insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $17.63

Range $17.13 - $17.63

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee meals and discounts

Employee meals and discounts

GED program

GED program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Gig Harbor, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.33 - $22.50

Range $17.33 - $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

HSA account

HSA account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

scholarships

scholarships

meal discounts

meal discounts

EAP assistance

EAP assistance

Relief Cook

at Aramark
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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 Support

Disability Support

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Health and safety training

Health and safety training

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $22.00

Range $17.13 - $22.00

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

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
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $22.75

Range $17.13 - $22.75

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

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $17.63

Range $17.13 - $17.63

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) program

401(k) program

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

educational programs

educational programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

supplemental insurance coverage

supplemental insurance coverage

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $22.00

Range $17.13 - $22.00

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

COOK (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group USA
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.80

Exact $24.80

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

no nights or weekends

no nights or weekends

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook 1

at SSP
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.36

Exact $25.36

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(K) Plan with Employer Matching

401(K) Plan with Employer Matching

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Paid meal break

Paid meal break

Additional medical leave

Additional medical leave

Child Care Cook - Redmond

at Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $26.00

Range $24.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Holiday Leave

Paid Holiday Leave

Parental bonding leave

Parental bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Financial planning tools

Financial planning tools

Caregiving support

Caregiving support

78 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Tacoma, WA - June 2026

Browse 78 entry level Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA. 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 Tacoma, WA

Employers in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA

Entry level Cook pay in Tacoma, WA typically ranges from $35,600 per year to $57,100 per year, with average earnings near $43,300 per year or $20.8 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,600 per year
  • Average wage: $43,300 per year or $20.8 per hour
  • Highest wage: $57,100 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Tacoma, WA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA include:

  • UWAJIMAYA INC
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • 6th Avenue Senior Living

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tacoma, WA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA offer HSA account, Next Day Pay, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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