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Cook

at Presto Pasta
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite

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

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

meal benefits

meal benefits

Cook

at KFC
Camarillo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Cook

at KFC
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement plan options

Retirement plan options

Cook

at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Cook

at Panda Express
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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

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

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Paid training

Cook

at Panda Express
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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 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

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral 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
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $27.00

Range $24.00 - $27.00

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 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

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

opportunity to give back to community

opportunity to give back to 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 Presto Pasta
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite

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

meal benefits

meal benefits

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Cook

at Sodexo
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Line Cook

at Yard House Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $22.25

Range $16.90 - $22.25

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

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $22.25

Range $16.90 - $22.25

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.50

Range $16.90 - $21.50

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

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

safe work environment

safe work environment

inclusive workplace

inclusive workplace

Earnings potential

Earnings potential

Bar Cook

at New Level Resources
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.00 - $25.00

Range $24.00 - $25.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Sick Time

Sick Time

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Cook

at Gallaher Signature Living
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.50 - $21.50

Range $19.50 - $21.50

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

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

paid bereavement

paid bereavement

Paid jury duty

Paid jury duty

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Opportunities for career advancement

Opportunities for career advancement

Extensive employer provided training

Extensive employer provided training

Cook

at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Cook

at Islands Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.25 - $21.75

Range $17.25 - $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive earnings

Competitive earnings

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

free meal while working

free meal while working

Discount when dining

Discount when dining

Quality training and development

Quality training and development

Cook - Lunch & Dinner

at Lure Fish House
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive tip pool program

competitive tip pool program

Retirement plan options

Retirement plan options

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook

at Wood Ranch
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Starting wage

Starting wage

Wage increases based on experience

Wage increases based on experience

On-the-job training

On-the-job training

team environment

team environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Line Cook

at Red Robin
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.08 - $20.59

Range $17.08 - $20.59

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

employee discount

employee discount

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Free Meals

Free Meals

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook

at Wood Ranch
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.25

Range $16.00 - $20.25

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

team environment

team environment

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Training and Development

Training and Development

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.50

Range $16.90 - $21.50

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

Cook - On-Call

at Community Memorial Healthcare
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.80 - $28.20

Range $21.80 - $28.20

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials

In-house registry rates

In-house registry rates

Fidelity 403(b) retirement plan

Fidelity 403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary worksite benefits

voluntary worksite benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

public service loan forgiveness

public service loan forgiveness

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee service recognition events

Employee service recognition events

Home discounts

Home discounts

Retail Discounts

Retail Discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

entertainment discounts

entertainment discounts

National hospital week celebrations

National hospital week celebrations

National nurses week celebrations

National nurses week celebrations

Pasta Cook

at Cpk
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

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

Retail Cook

at ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP
Camarillo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

31 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Ventura, CA - June 2026

Browse 31 entry level Cook jobs in Ventura, CA. 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 Ventura, CA

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

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There has been 1 jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Ventura, CA

Entry level Cook pay in Ventura, CA typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Ventura, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Ventura, CA 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 Ventura, CA include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Ventura, CA

    Many entry level Cook jobs in Ventura, CA offer employee discount, Health Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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