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There are currently 63 Cook jobs in Waterbury, CT hiring this June 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 63 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 AMF
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $16.94 - $19.10

Range $16.94 - $19.10

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play at $1

Arcade play at $1

20% off Events

20% off Events

50% off food and beverages

50% off food and beverages

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards package

Competitive total rewards package

Cook

at Soar Restaurants
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.75

Range $14.00 - $18.75

Hourly

Hourly

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 discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

overtime pay

overtime pay

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Cook

at Charter Senior Living
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid training

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Perfect attendance bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

supportive leadership

supportive leadership

Cook

at Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.75

Range $14.00 - $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Defined contribution retirement plan

Defined contribution retirement plan

comprehensive training

comprehensive training

mentorship

mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

Cook

at National Health Care Associates
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.75

Range $14.00 - $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Defined contribution retirement plan

Defined contribution retirement plan

comprehensive training

comprehensive training

mentorship

mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

Cook

at Popeyes
New Haven, CT, 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 discount

employee discount

401(k) Plan

401(k) 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

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods Market
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

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Third Cook

at Yale University
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $33.74

Exact $33.74

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

tobacco-free environment

tobacco-free environment

Line Cook

at Mecha Noodle Bar
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
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

Travel

Travel

Electronics

Electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

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

Per Diem Cook

at Benchmark Electronics
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $18.75

Range $14.00 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Discounted Meal Program

Discounted Meal Program

Paid training

Paid training

Company-provided uniforms

Company-provided uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical wellness program

Physical wellness program

Mental wellness program

Mental wellness program

401k retirement plan with company match

401k retirement plan with company match

Cook - Full Time/Days

at Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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

Line Cook

at Eli's on Whitney
Hamden, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $25.00

Range $17.00 - $25.00

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

Career-long training

Career-long training

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

team environment

team environment

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|
Range $16.35 - $18.35

Range $16.35 - $18.35

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

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

Prep Cook

at Doherty Enterprises
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $21.00

Range $17.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Prep Cook

at Applebee's
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $21.00

Range $17.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Real Advancement Opportunities

Real Advancement Opportunities

PREP COOK

at Compass Group
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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

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