Entry Level Cook Jobs in Thornton, CO

New Cook Jobs with salaries & benefits from top venues every day

Find entry level Cook jobs in Thornton, CO from verified local employers. Apply online and land a job today!

jobs list hero

Top Paying Entry Level Cook Jobs in Thornton, CO

jobs list hero

Explore 93 Cook Jobs

Find Cook Jobs near you.

Reset Filters


Sort by:

|

|

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $24.00

From $21.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Opportunity to give back to your community

Opportunity to give back to your community

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

on-going career and leadership development

on-going career and leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $22.80 to $25.80

From $22.80 to $25.80

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community engagement opportunities

Community engagement opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Management advancement opportunities

Management advancement opportunities

Cook

at Ciel Senior Living
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $21.00

From $20.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

training programs

training programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Bowlero
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play discount

Arcade play discount

Event discounts

Event discounts

food and beverage discount

food and beverage discount

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Cook

at Out West Restaurant Group
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Comprehensive health insurance

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Accrued Paid Sick Leave

Accrued Paid Sick Leave

Public health emergency leave

Public health emergency leave

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Cook

at IHOP
Aurora, CO, 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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook

at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team member discounts

Team member discounts

Cook

at City of Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $19.20 to $26.87

From $19.20 to $26.87

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's - Thornton
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $20.00

From $15.16 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Hot Cook

at Golden Corral
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $18.00

From $15.16 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

clear and defined training

clear and defined training

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

free meals during shift

free meals during shift

team-oriented workplace

team-oriented workplace

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

ON DEMAND PAY

ON DEMAND PAY

Banquet Cook - Part Time

at Stonebridge Companies
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Savings accounts

Savings accounts

tuition aid

tuition aid

Travel perks

Travel perks

Lodging perks

Lodging perks

Line Cook

at Maggiano's Little Italy
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $25.00

From $20.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Career Development

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook II

at Sage Hospitality
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Inclusive culture

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $17.00

From $15.16 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's
Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

team oriented environment

team oriented environment

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Line Cook

at Red Robin
Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite
From $17.53 to $21.15

From $17.53 to $21.15

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

employee discount on food

employee discount on food

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.25

From $15.16 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Health and Well-Being Benefits

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Grill Cook

at EmployBridge
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

training provided

training provided

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Access to diverse job opportunities

Access to diverse job opportunities

Cook, PT

at Marcus Theatre
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Premium holiday pay

Premium holiday pay

flexible or set schedules

flexible or set schedules

free movies

free movies

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Fully paid training program

Fully paid training program

93 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Thornton, CO - May 2026

Browse 93 entry level Cook jobs in Thornton, CO. 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 Thornton, CO

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

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 2 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Thornton, CO

Entry level Cook pay in Thornton, CO typically ranges from $31,200 per year to $60,300 per year, with average earnings near $40,600 per year or $19.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $31,200 per year
  • Average wage: $40,600 per year or $19.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $60,300 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

  • Pay range
  • Experience level - entry level only
  • 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 Thornton, CO

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO include:

  • Sam's Club
  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • Stonebridge Companies

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Thornton, CO

Many entry level Cook jobs in Thornton, CO offer Disability insurance, on-going career and leadership development, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

Explore More Jobs & Career Resources

Similar Entry Level Roles in Thornton, CO

Similar Part Time Roles in Thornton, CO

Similar No Experience Roles in Thornton, CO