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There are currently 10 Cook jobs in Trenton, NJ hiring this April 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 Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 10 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 Trenton, NJ

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Cook at Sodexo

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

401(k)

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook at Applebee's

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Grill Cook at Sodexo

Ewing, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Prep Cook at Ruth's Chris

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $22.00

From $15.92 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

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

COOK - MCGUIRE at Air Mobility Command

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.75

Exact $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Line Cook at Doherty Enterprises

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $23.50

From $15.92 to $23.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid on-the-job training

Paid on-the-job training

meal discounts

meal discounts

Real Advancement Opportunities

Real Advancement Opportunities

WOW-a-Friend Foundation Employee Assistance Program

WOW-a-Friend Foundation Employee Assistance Program

Line Cook Daytime Only at Turning Point

Lawrenceville, NJ, USA|
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Pastry Cook/Kitchen Help at ggg

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.25 to $22.25

From $18.25 to $22.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

great discount program

great discount program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $16.92

From $15.92 to $16.92

Hourly

Hourly

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

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Service Cook - Food & Nutrition - Hopewell - Per Diem - Varied Shifts at Capital Health

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $23.55 to $34.22

From $23.55 to $34.22

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

short term disability

short term disability

Sick Time Off

Sick Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid holidays
employee discount
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for advancement
401(k)
Vision Insurance

Job Description

SodexoMagic is a unique and dynamic joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and SodexoMagic, Inc. This certified minority-owned company excels in providing exceptional food, facilities management, and integrated services across a diverse range of sectors, including corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, as well as aviation lounges. SodexoMagic is committed to delivering creative, efficient, and client-focused solutions by collaborating with local partners across the communities where they operate. Their dedication to innovation and community engagement has allowed them to build a distinctive presence within the food service and facilities management industries.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0 to 2 years of related experience beneficial
  • Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures
  • Strong team orientation and adaptability
  • Reliable and punctual attendance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 0 to 2 years of related experience beneficial
  • Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures
  • Strong team orientation and adaptability
  • Excellent customer service skills

Job Duties

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods
  • Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
  • May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
  • Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Perform other duties as assigned depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Sodexo

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

401(k)

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Applebee's

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Grill Cook at Sodexo

Ewing, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 1 month ago

Prep Cook at Ruth's Chris

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $22.00

From $15.92 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

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

Posted 1 month ago

COOK - MCGUIRE at Air Mobility Command

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.75

Exact $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Doherty Enterprises

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $23.50

From $15.92 to $23.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid on-the-job training

Paid on-the-job training

meal discounts

meal discounts

Real Advancement Opportunities

Real Advancement Opportunities

WOW-a-Friend Foundation Employee Assistance Program

WOW-a-Friend Foundation Employee Assistance Program

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook Daytime Only at Turning Point

Lawrenceville, NJ, USA|
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Pastry Cook/Kitchen Help at ggg

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.25 to $22.25

From $18.25 to $22.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

great discount program

great discount program

Posted 1 month ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $16.92

From $15.92 to $16.92

Hourly

Hourly

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

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Food Service Cook - Food & Nutrition - Hopewell - Per Diem - Varied Shifts at Capital Health

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $23.55 to $34.22

From $23.55 to $34.22

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

short term disability

short term disability

Sick Time Off

Sick Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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