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Line Cook at Olive Garden

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.25

From $15.50 to $19.25

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 Carlos O'Kelly's

Cedar Rapids, IA, 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

team environment

team environment

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $18.00

From $14.75 to $18.00

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

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Bag Cook at Kraft Heinz Company

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.58

Exact $23.58

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

bonus plan

bonus plan

Cook at Panda Express

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.50

From $14.00 to $18.50

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 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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community Involvement Opportunities

Community Involvement Opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing career and leadership development

Ongoing 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 Sodexo

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.00

From $15.50 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

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 Marcus Theatres

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Premium holiday pay

Premium holiday pay

flexible or set schedules

flexible or set schedules

free movies

free movies

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Fully paid training program

Fully paid training program

Side Cook at Aramark

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Remote, Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Internship

Internship

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $19.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere, and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. With a strong focus on creating memorable dining experiences, Olive Garden embraces diversity and teamwork, fostering a family-oriented culture where every team member is valued. As part of the Darden family of restaurants, Olive Garden prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees, offering flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. This commitment extends beyond the dining experience to include the safety and health of both guests and staff, ensuring meticulous sanitation and wellness protocols are always maintained.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Capability to follow food safety and hygiene standards
  • Basic culinary skills and knowledge
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in food preparation or cooking is an asset
  • Strong passion for food quality and safety
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Good communication and team collaboration skills
  • Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen safety
  • Willingness to learn and take direction

Job Duties

  • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all kitchen activities
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations
  • Monitor food inventory and report shortages
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations
  • Assist in training new kitchen staff as needed
  • Adhere to portion control and presentation guidelines to deliver consistent dishes

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.25

From $15.50 to $19.25

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Carlos O'Kelly's

Cedar Rapids, IA, 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

team environment

team environment

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Posted 19 days ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $18.00

From $14.75 to $18.00

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

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Bag Cook at Kraft Heinz Company

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.58

Exact $23.58

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

bonus plan

bonus plan

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Panda Express

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.50

From $14.00 to $18.50

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 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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

Bereavement and funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community Involvement Opportunities

Community Involvement Opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing career and leadership development

Ongoing 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

Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Sodexo

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.00

From $15.50 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Marcus Theatres

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Premium holiday pay

Premium holiday pay

flexible or set schedules

flexible or set schedules

free movies

free movies

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Fully paid training program

Fully paid training program

Posted 26 days ago

Side Cook at Aramark

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA|Remote, Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Internship

Internship

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

8 Entry Level Line Cook Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA - April 2026

Browse 8 entry level Line Cook jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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 Line Cook Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Employers in Cedar Rapids, IA are actively hiring entry level Line Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Line Cook Openings

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

Entry Level Line Cook Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

Entry level Line Cook pay in Cedar Rapids, IA typically ranges from $32,200 per year to $49,000 per year, with average earnings near $41,600 per year or $20 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $32,200 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $49,000 per year

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Why Entry Level Line Cook Jobs Are Common in Cedar Rapids, IA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Cedar Rapids, IA create steady demand for entry level Line Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Line Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Line Cook roles in Cedar Rapids, IA include:

  • Kraft Heinz Company
  • Olive Garden

Line Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Cedar Rapids, IA

Many entry level Line Cook jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA offer Management career advancement opportunities, Health Reimbursement Account, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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