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Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $24.75

From $18.20 to $24.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Kitchen Line Cook

at Dave & Buster's
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Lead Line Cook

at SPQR
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Consistent scheduling

Consistent scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Staff meals

Staff meals

tip share

tip share

Professional work environment

Professional work environment

uniforms

uniforms

room for growth

room for growth

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Milpitas, CA, 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

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Walnut Creek, CA, 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

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook/Prep Cook - Part Time

at Salted
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical Plan

Medical Plan

dental plan

dental plan

vision plan

vision plan

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Line Cook

at Kizuki Ramen
Berkeley, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $25.00

From $19.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

free meal during each working shift

free meal during each working shift

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Line Cook

at True Food Kitchen
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $27.00

From $23.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health care options

Health care options

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

restaurant dining discount

restaurant dining discount

paid volunteer time

paid volunteer time

Career Development Program

Career Development Program

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Line Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $24.50

From $16.90 to $24.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $24.50

From $16.90 to $24.50

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

training and career growth opportunities

training and career growth opportunities

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook Prep Cook Easy Hours for Fast Casual Restaurant & Bar

at Curry Up Now Indian Street Food
San Mateo, CA, USA|
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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Salted
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Free Meals

Free Meals

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Salted
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Split Shifts

Split Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Wok Line Cook + Prep Cook

at Woo Can Cook
San Leandro, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $23.25

From $17.79 to $23.25

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

Salad Maker/Line Cook

at Mixt
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $20.50

From $17.50 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

PPO health insurance

PPO health insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Pre-tax spending accounts

Pre-tax spending accounts

free meals during shift

free meals during shift

Discounted non-slip shoes

Discounted non-slip shoes

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Great Place to Work certification

Great Place to Work certification

Certified B Corp

Certified B Corp

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.79 to $19.79

From $18.79 to $19.79

Hourly

Hourly

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

Cook

at Panda Express
Livermore, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26.00 to $29.00

From $26.00 to $29.00

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

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 leave

Bereavement leave

funeral leave

funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

93 Entry Level Line Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - May 2026

Browse 93 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 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 $48,400 per year, with average earnings near $40,200 per year or $19.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $40,200 per year or $19.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $48,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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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:

  • Olive Garden
  • 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 employee assistance fund, Anniversary pay, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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