Cook Jobs in Topeka, KS

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There are currently 24 Cook jobs in Topeka, KS hiring this June 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Cook in Topeka offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Cook work in your area, Cook jobs close to you, or local Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Cook Jobs Near You in Topeka, KS

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 24 Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Cook Jobs in Topeka, KS

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Cook

at Sodexo
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $17.00

Range $16.00 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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 Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Shift meals or allowances

Shift meals or allowances

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support or parking

Public transportation support or parking

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Topeka, KS, 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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

team environment

team environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $11.50 - $15.50

Range $11.50 - $15.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Grill Cook

at American Dining Creations
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $16.75

Range $13.00 - $16.75

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

401k with match

401k with match

Employee meal and beverage

Employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Safety shoes provided

Safety shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Learning and advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $14.75 - $18.50

Range $14.75 - $18.50

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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Line Cook

at Applebee's
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $20.00

Range $13.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Paid training

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Education resources

Education resources

scholarship program

scholarship program

Cook - Cocinero

at On The Border
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive earning opportunities

competitive earning opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

health benefits

health benefits

career advancement

career advancement

team member dining program

team member dining program

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

pharmacy benefits

pharmacy benefits

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

OnePass Gym Membership Program

OnePass Gym Membership Program

401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Match

401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Match

access to financial advisors

access to financial advisors

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Breakfast Cook

at Hy-Vee
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite

Temporary

Temporary

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cashier- Cook

at Popeyes
Topeka, KS, USA|
Range $11.00 - $15.25

Range $11.00 - $15.25

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Topeka, KS, USA|
Range $13.00 - $16.25

Range $13.00 - $16.25

Flexible

Flexible

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

Market Grille Cook

at Hy-Vee
Topeka, KS, 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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook - PT - Weekends

at Presbyterian Manors of Mid America
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Nursing Loan Payment Program

Nursing Loan Payment Program

Educational Assistance Scholarship Program

Educational Assistance Scholarship Program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Posting Prep Cook

at Holiday by Atria
Topeka, KS, USA|
Exact $175.00

Exact $175.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

PTO

PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual anniversary rewards

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Food Service Worker - Cook

at The Salvation Army
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $17.25

Range $14.00 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Specialty Cook - Longhouse Buffet

at Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.44

Exact $19.44

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hiring Bonus

Hiring Bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Gas Discount

Gas Discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Lead Cook - Longhouse Buffet

at Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.44

Exact $19.44

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Hiring Bonus

Hiring Bonus

Gas gift cards

Gas gift cards

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Profit-sharing bonus

Profit-sharing bonus

Double pay on holidays

Double pay on holidays

Fuel discount

Fuel discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook at The Mad Greek

at The Mad Greek
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $14.75 - $18.50

Range $14.75 - $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Line Cook II

at Marriott International
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.09

Exact $21.09

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

training programs

training programs

Restaurant & Bakery Cook

at Perkins Restaurants
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $14.00

Range $13.00 - $14.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Cook/Dietary Aide (16 Bed Senior Living Home)

at Home of The Flint Hills
Topeka, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $16.25

Range $13.50 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Workplace safety training

Workplace safety training

Staff meals

Staff meals

Protective clothing and equipment

Protective clothing and equipment

Potential for schedule flexibility

Potential for schedule flexibility

Full Time Line Cook

at Perkins
Lawrence, KS, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $14.00

Range $13.00 - $14.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

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