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Line Cook

at Sizzler
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.50

Range $18.00 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Line Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Union City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $18.50

Range $16.90 - $18.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wellness programs

wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook - Flexible Scheduling

at Chili's
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.80 - $19.50

Range $16.80 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Tips

Tips

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Training and Development

Training and Development

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Line Cook - Flexible Hours, Growth & Perks

at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

weekly pay

weekly pay

Line Cook

at Papa Murphy's
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Line Cook - REDWOOD CITY, ARGUELLO ST.

at Chavez Supermarket
Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook - Cocinero/a de Linea - SAN JOSE, MONTEREY RD

at Chavez Supermarket
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

uniform provided

uniform provided

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $29.00

Range $26.00 - $29.00

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

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

associate discounts

associate discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.79 - $19.79

Range $18.79 - $19.79

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Earned wage access

Earned wage access

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

employee assistance fund

employee assistance fund

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Pleasanton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

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

Pizza cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.18 - $23.18

Range $19.18 - $23.18

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Premium Cook Helper - Oracle Park - Premium

at Aramark
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.32 - $27.12

Range $19.32 - $27.12

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

work/life resources

work/life resources

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.79 - $18.79

Range $17.79 - $18.79

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Health savings account

Health savings account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

401(k)

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.70 - $20.70

Range $19.70 - $20.70

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Line Cook - Cocinero/a de Linea - SAN MATEO, NORFOLK ST

at Chavez Supermarket
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Utility

at SSP
San Mateo, CA, USA|
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

no late nights

no late nights

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pension fund

Pension fund

Paid meal breaks

Paid meal breaks

Vacation packages

Vacation packages

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $29.00

Range $26.00 - $29.00

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

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/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

on-going career and leadership development

on-going career and leadership development

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Cook

at Sodexo
Mountain View, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.45

Exact $30.45

Full-time

Full-time

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

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Side Cook

at Aramark
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 leave

paid leave

employee support resources

employee support resources

Evening Cook

at Aramark
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Restaurant Cook

at Aramark
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Prep Cook

at Bi-Rite Management Services, LLC
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.50 - $1.00

Range $20.50 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

40% discount on purchases

40% discount on purchases

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing

Paid training

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Satisfying meal with shift

Satisfying meal with shift

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Free cooking classes

Free cooking classes

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.79 - $18.79

Range $17.79 - $18.79

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Kitchen Prep Cook

at Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
Berkeley, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.25 - $28.25

Range $19.25 - $28.25

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Kitchen Prep Cook

at Berkeley Bowl
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.25 - $28.25

Range $19.25 - $28.25

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

40 Entry Level Line Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - July 2026

Browse 40 entry level Line Cook jobs in Hayward, CA. 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 Hayward, CA

Employers in Hayward, CA 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 Hayward, CA

Entry level Line Cook pay in Hayward, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $60,300 per year, with average earnings near $42,600 per year or $20.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $42,600 per year or $20.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $60,300 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Line Cook roles in Hayward, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Line Cook Jobs Are Common in Hayward, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Hayward, CA 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 Hayward, CA include:

  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • Chuck E. Cheese

Line Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hayward, CA

Many entry level Line Cook jobs in Hayward, CA offer benefits, scholarships, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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