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Prep Cook

at Terry Black s Barbecue LLC
Waco, TX, USA|
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook

at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Team member discounts

Team member discounts

Cook - Late Night Shift

at Raising Cane's
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.00

Exact $12.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

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

Renter's insurance

Renter's insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Gym membership program

Gym membership program

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

shift meals

shift meals

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team member app for shift swapping

Team member app for shift swapping

Prep Cook

at Bubba's 33
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook

at Main Event Entertainment
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $7.25 to $13.25

From $7.25 to $13.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and fun

Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and fun

50% off food, beverages, activities, and unlimited gameplay

50% off food, beverages, activities, and unlimited gameplay

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

internal promotion culture

internal promotion culture

Be part of a New Center Opening Team

Be part of a New Center Opening Team

Rewards and recognition program

Rewards and recognition program

benefits and paid time off

benefits and paid time off

Family Fund for team member financial assistance

Family Fund for team member financial assistance

become a Certified Trainer

become a Certified Trainer

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.00

From $12.75 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.50

From $14.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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

Training

Training

discounts

discounts

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.50

From $14.00 to $17.50

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Waco, TX, 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

Line Cook - Chili's

at Chili's
Waco, TX, 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

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

quick hiring process

quick hiring process

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's Tex-Mex
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.00

From $12.75 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Schedules that fit your life

Schedules that fit your life

holidays off

holidays off

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Language support program

Language support program

employee recognition

employee recognition

Prep Cook- Waco

at Neighborhood Ventures Llc
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

meal benefits

meal benefits

Magnolia Table - Line Cook

at Magnolia Hotels
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.50

From $14.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

team environment

team environment

Magnolia Table - Line Cook

at Magnolia Hotels
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Restaurant Cook

at Chuy's
Waco, TX, 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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

meal benefits

meal benefits

Line Cook

at Cinemark
Waco, TX, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.50

From $14.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

employee discount

employee discount

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

health benefits

health benefits

Parental leave

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

free movies

free movies

30 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Waco, TX - May 2026

Browse 30 entry level Cook jobs in Waco, TX. 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 Waco, TX

Employers in Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX

Entry level Cook pay in Waco, TX typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $33,300 per year, with average earnings near $29,100 per year or $14 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $29,100 per year or $14 per hour
  • Highest wage: $33,300 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX include:

  • Terry Black s Barbecue LLC
  • Raising Cane's

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Waco, TX

Many entry level Cook jobs in Waco, TX offer Pet insurance, Vision Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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