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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

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Tacoma, 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)

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

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 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

Line Cook

at 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision 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

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Free Meals

Free Meals

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

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

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

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Child Nutrition - Serving Cook

at Bethel School District, WA
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.61

Exact $21.61

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

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Other Compensation

Other Compensation

vacation

vacation

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Auburn, 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)

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

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Line Cook

at 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

Pantry 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)

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

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Auburn, 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

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

WATER'S TABLE COOK - ENTRY LEVEL - FULL TIME

at Hyatt
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $23.50 - $30.55

Range $23.50 - $30.55

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401(k)

401(k)

basic life insurance

basic life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

wellness reimbursement

wellness reimbursement

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Free parking

Free parking

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

discounted room nights

discounted room nights

Friends and family discounts at participating Hyatt locations

Friends and family discounts at participating Hyatt locations

Free colleague meals during shift

Free colleague meals during shift

Cook I, Part Time - Summer 26

at 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

Restaurant Cook - Urgently Hiring

at Applebee's
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $21.00

Range $15.75 - $21.00

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 discount

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

potential for career growth

potential for career growth

Line Cook

at 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

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 $17.13-$17.63 per hour

Base wage $17.13-$17.63 per hour

Tips received from customers

Tips received from customers

mileage and cell phone data reimbursement

mileage and cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) program with company match

401(k) program with company match

Employee meals and discounts

Employee meals and discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident and critical illness insurance

accident and 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 I - Summer 26

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

Range $21.00 - $2.00

Seasonal

Seasonal

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Alterra season pass

Free Alterra season pass

Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents

Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents

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 friends and family day-ski vouchers

Free friends and family day-ski vouchers

Discount on ski and snowboard lessons

Discount on ski and snowboard lessons

Discount on ski and snowboard rentals

Discount on ski and snowboard rentals

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

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Pizza Hut Perks Program

Pizza Hut Perks Program

GEDWorks program

GEDWorks program

Reduced college tuition

Reduced college tuition

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

Supplemental Insurance

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

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

Browse 40 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 $50,000 per year, with average earnings near $40,200 per year or $19.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,600 per year
  • Average wage: $40,200 per year or $19.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $50,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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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:

  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Anthony's Restaurants
  • Pizza Hut

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tacoma, WA

Many entry level Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA offer Life insurance, Disability insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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