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Cook

at Red Lobster
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

employee discount

employee discount

Cafe Cook

at Life Time
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

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

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tampa, FL, 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

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Line Cook - PM

at OLIVIA
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $21.00

Range $18.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials

Pastry Cook II

at Marriott
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.50 - $20.00

Range $16.50 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $16.50

Range $12.50 - $16.50

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

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 program

Champions of Hope program

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

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
St Petersburg, FL, USA|

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Pinellas Park, FL, 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Miller's Ale House
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.00

Range $13.50 - $17.00

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

team events

team events

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.75

Exact $17.75

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

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

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Cold Station Cook

at The Capital Grille
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

multiple insurance options

multiple insurance options

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Prep Cook

at OLIVIA
St Petersburg, FL, USA|
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Miller's Ale House
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prep Cook

at 23 Restaurant Services
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

retirement plans

retirement plans

Prep Cook

at Carrabba's Italian Grill
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.00

Range $13.50 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Prep Cook

at Dolphin Hotel Management
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $17.00

Range $15.00 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

team environment

team environment

Pastry Cook II

at Marriott
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.25 - $19.50

Range $16.25 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-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

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook

at Salterra at Pinellas Park
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $19.00

Range $17.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-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

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k)

401(k)

vacation days

vacation days

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Holidays

Holidays

Float holidays

Float holidays

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

meal discounts

meal discounts

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

short term disability

short term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

term AD&D

term AD&D

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

Prep Cook

at Fresh Kitchen
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $22.00

Range $17.00 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

growth

growth

Free Food

Free Food

cool swag

cool swag

Culture

Culture

Referral program

Referral program

holiday closures

holiday closures

diversity and inclusion

diversity and inclusion

Cook II

at Marriott International, Inc
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

wellness programs

wellness programs

Supportive management team

Supportive management team

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tampa, FL, 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

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tampa, FL, 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

holiday closures

holiday closures

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

Pizza cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Cook- PT/Seasonal

at Epperson Club
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.00

Range $14.00 - $18.00

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Lagoon entry discount

Lagoon entry discount

food and beverage discount

food and beverage discount

Merchandise discount

Merchandise discount

38 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Tampa, FL - June 2026

Browse 38 entry level Cook jobs in Tampa, FL. 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 Tampa, FL

Employers in Tampa, FL are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 3 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Tampa, FL

Entry level Cook pay in Tampa, FL typically ranges from $26,000 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $37,400 per year or $18 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $26,000 per year
  • Average wage: $37,400 per year or $18 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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  • 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 Tampa, FL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, FL include:

  • Sam's Club
  • OLIVIA
  • Marriott

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tampa, FL

Many entry level Cook jobs in Tampa, FL offer holiday closures, short-term disability, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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