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Panda Restaurant Group
Bellingham, 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

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 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

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Cook

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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

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US Navy
Bellingham, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $16.75 - $20.75

Range $16.75 - $20.75

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

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Housing allowance

Housing allowance

Special pays

Special pays

COOK (FULL TIME)

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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

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Red Robin
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.26 - $21.30

Range $21.26 - $21.30

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Free Meals

Free Meals

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

food discounts

food discounts

Line Cook

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Red Robin
Vancouver, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.94 - $24.05

Range $19.94 - $24.05

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 benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook I, Part Time - Summer 26

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Crystal Mountain
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $2.00

Range $21.00 - $2.00

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Altenra season pass

Free Altenra season pass

Free Altenra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 and under

Free Altenra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 and under

50 percent off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts

50 percent off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts

Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off

Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off

Free ski-referral letters

Free ski-referral letters

Free friends and family day-ski vouchers

Free friends and family day-ski vouchers

Discounts on ski and snowboard lessons

Discounts on ski and snowboard lessons

Discounts on ski and snowboard rentals

Discounts on ski and snowboard rentals

Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups

Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups

discounts on food and beverage

discounts on food and beverage

Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops

Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops

Free Crystal branded swag

Free Crystal branded swag

Pro deals on gear

Pro deals on gear

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee-only Night Skiing events

Employee-only Night Skiing events

Employee housing

Employee housing

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

group health insurance

group health insurance

401K benefit and match

401K benefit and match

Line Cook

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Old Spaghetti Factory
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.35

Exact $17.35

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid training

Paid training

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

weekly pay

weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

24/7 Well-Being Advisor

24/7 Well-Being Advisor

Prescription Savings

Prescription Savings

Credit Counseling

Credit Counseling

Housing Counseling

Housing Counseling

Debt Counseling

Debt Counseling

Life insurance

Life insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Prep Cook at Outback Steakhouse Bellingham, WA

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Outback Steakhouse
Bellingham, 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)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

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Buffalo Wild Wings
Spokane Valley, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $13.75 - $18.25

Range $13.75 - $18.25

Part-time

Part-time

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

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

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Crow's Bench Line Cook - Summer 2026

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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Spokane, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $17.00

Range $14.00 - $17.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Seasonal

Seasonal

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued Paid Sick Leave

Accrued Paid Sick Leave

401(k) match

401(k) match

medical benefits

medical benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Warehouse Prep Team Member - Hiring Immediately

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Salt & Straw
Vancouver, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.10 - $20.91

Range $17.10 - $20.91

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Everyday pay

Everyday pay

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

sick leave

sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Career Development

Career Development

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Team member discount

Team member discount

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

12 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Tacoma, WA - August 2026

Browse 12 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 $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 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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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:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tacoma, WA

    Many entry level Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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