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There are currently 49 Cook jobs in Waterbury, CT hiring this August 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury, CT

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 49 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 Waterbury, CT

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Cook

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day 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

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $17.97

Range $16.94 - $17.97

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Cook

at Sodexo
West Haven, CT, USA|
Range $25.00 - $27.00

Range $25.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

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

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Uniforms (site-specific)

Uniforms (site-specific)

Safety shoes (site-specific)

Safety shoes (site-specific)

Transportation support or parking (site-specific)

Transportation support or parking (site-specific)

Cook

at Sonic Drive-In
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Range $14.00 - $18.75

Range $14.00 - $18.75

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook

at Sodexo
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $22.00

Range $19.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Cook - The Taft School

at Aramark
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Prep Cook - Waterbury Chili's

at Chili's
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $20.75

Range $16.94 - $20.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook - Waterbury Chili's

at Chili's
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $21.75

Range $16.94 - $21.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Cook

at Charter Senior Living
New Haven, CT, USA|
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

free uniforms

free uniforms

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid training

Paid training

Perfect attendance bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

employee appreciation events

employee appreciation events

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|
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

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $20.94

Range $16.94 - $20.94

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

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

at Compass Group
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $20.00

Range $18.50 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Opportunities for training and development

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance/ADD

Life insurance/ADD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Prep Cook

at Amherst College
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $19.98 - $20.25

Range $19.98 - $20.25

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition remission

Tuition remission

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $19.75

Range $15.75 - $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Management career advancement

Production/Cook

at Kfc Careers
New Haven, CT, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $18.00

Range $14.25 - $18.00

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

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 on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

Discounts on travel

Discounts on travel

Discounts on electronics

Discounts on electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Production/Cook

at KFC
New Haven, CT, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Newington, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $17.94

Range $16.94 - $17.94

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive benefits package

Competitive benefits package

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Fixed indemnity medical coverage (part-time)

Fixed indemnity medical coverage (part-time)

Dental and vision options (part-time)

Dental and vision options (part-time)

Voluntary life and short-term disability benefits (part-time)

Voluntary life and short-term disability benefits (part-time)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time)

Paid sick/vacation time (full-time)

Paid sick/vacation time (full-time)

Paid holidays (where applicable)

Paid holidays (where applicable)

FSA/HSA options (full-time)

FSA/HSA options (full-time)

Life and disability insurance (full-time)

Life and disability insurance (full-time)

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Educational and student loan support

Educational and student loan support

Line Cook 2

at Global Partners
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $18.66 - $21.24

Range $18.66 - $21.24

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Professional Development

Cook Supervisor

at CW Resources
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

telemedicine

telemedicine

retirement plans

retirement plans

disability plans

disability plans

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Personal time

Personal time

Line Cook

at Applebee's
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Range $15.25 - $19.25

Range $15.25 - $19.25

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

free shift meal

free shift meal

401(k)

401(k)

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Holiday closure

Holiday closure

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

State benefits overview

State benefits overview

Cook [dining]

at Senior Living Residences
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $21.00

Range $20.00 - $21.00

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Free Meals

Free Meals

Cook - Pizza

at Hard Rock
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Pastry Cook II

at Hard Rock
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

wellness programs

wellness programs

Career Development

Career Development

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