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Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 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)

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

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

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Sodexo
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.00

From $14.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

employee discount

employee discount

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

Parking support

Parking support

Line Cook

at Yard House
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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 and Well-Being Benefits

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Prep Cook

at Bahama Breeze
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Bahama Breeze
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Norfolk, VA, USA|
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

Cook

at Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Line Cook / Kitchen

at Applebee's Services Inc
Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Cook IHOP 577

at IHOP
Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.00

From $15.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wellness programs

wellness programs

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive pay

competitive pay

retirement plans

retirement plans

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Prep / Line Cook [Seasonal]

at Virginia Zoological Society
Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $15.00

From $14.00 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free zoo membership

Free zoo membership

Event discounts

Event discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food prep cook/kitchen prep

at The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Prep Cook - Milk & Honey (VA Beach)

at Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook for Fuddruckers VA Beach

at Fuddruckers & Tropical Smoothie
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

meal discounts

meal discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

growth and advancement opportunities

growth and advancement opportunities

Fun family-oriented work environment

Fun family-oriented work environment

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Shift meals or allowances

Shift meals or allowances

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Line Cook

at Bahama Breeze
Norfolk, VA, 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Line Cook

at Bahama Breeze
Chesapeake, VA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.75

From $15.00 to $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Norfolk, VA, 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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Restaurant Cook

at Chick-fil-A
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.00

From $13.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

fun work environment

fun work environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Learning and development

Learning and development

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

competitive pay

competitive pay

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team member app

Team member app

50 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA - May 2026

Browse 50 entry level Cook jobs in Virginia Beach, VA. 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 Virginia Beach, VA

Employers in Virginia Beach, VA are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

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

Entry Level Cook Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

Entry level Cook pay in Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, VA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • 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 Virginia Beach, VA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, VA include:

    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Virginia Beach, VA

    Many entry level Cook jobs in Virginia Beach, VA offer Health and Well-Being Benefits, sick pay, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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