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Prep Cook at Chuy's Tex Mex

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.25

From $13.50 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Community involvement

Community involvement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

employee uniforms

employee uniforms

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

fun and casual environment

fun and casual environment

Prep Cook at Double Dogs

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $15.50

From $12.25 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive wages/pay

competitive wages/pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

health benefits

health benefits

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.25

From $14.00 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

career advancement

career advancement

weekly pay

weekly pay

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $15.75

From $12.75 to $15.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Cook at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

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

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.25

From $12.00 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $16.75

From $12.50 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

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 eligibility on day 1

health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% discount on food and retail items

35% discount on food and retail items

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Up to $14.00

Up to $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

Fifty percent off meals off shift

Fifty percent off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $13.00

Exact $13.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Line Cook (Kinzel Way) at Texas Roadhouse

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

team environment

team environment

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Cook | Part-Time | Sevierville Convention Center at AEG

Knoxville, TN, USA|
From $18.00 to $23.00

From $18.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Server Assistant at Ruth's Chris

Knoxville, TN, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible scheduling
opportunities for growth
Community involvement
Discounted meals
employee uniforms
Equal opportunity employer
fun and casual environment

Job Description

Chuy's is a vibrant and well-known casual dining restaurant that prides itself on delivering a unique Tex-Mex experience using fresh, homemade ingredients. With locations spread across various regions, Chuy's has built a loyal customer base by offering flavorful meals, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant emphasizes a fun and friendly environment for both its customers and staff, making it a popular choice for dining and employment alike. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Chuy's values diversity and encourages individuals to bring their unique personalities and voices to the team. Employees at Chuy's enjoy flexible scheduling, whether seeking full-time... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in a kitchen or food service preferred
  • ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks
  • knowledge of food safety practices
  • flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
  • positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset

Job Qualifications

  • basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
  • ability to follow recipes and instructions carefully
  • strong attention to detail and cleanliness
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • willingness to learn and grow within the restaurant
  • ability to work flexible hours

Job Duties

  • prepare ingredients and ensure freshness of all products
  • maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area
  • create signature sauces and desserts
  • cook meals hot off the grill
  • follow food safety and sanitation standards
  • support team members and follow management instructions
  • contribute to a fun and positive work environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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Posted 4 days ago

Prep Cook at Chuy's Tex Mex

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.25

From $13.50 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Community involvement

Community involvement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

employee uniforms

employee uniforms

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

fun and casual environment

fun and casual environment

Posted 4 days ago

Prep Cook at Double Dogs

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $15.50

From $12.25 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive wages/pay

competitive wages/pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

health benefits

health benefits

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Posted 14 days ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.25

From $14.00 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

career advancement

career advancement

weekly pay

weekly pay

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $15.75

From $12.75 to $15.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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 7 days ago

Cook at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

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

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Posted 11 days ago

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.25

From $12.00 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 12 days ago

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $16.75

From $12.50 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

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 eligibility on day 1

health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% discount on food and retail items

35% discount on food and retail items

Posted 10 days ago

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Up to $14.00

Up to $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Posted 14 days ago

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

Fifty percent off meals off shift

Fifty percent off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $13.00

Exact $13.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook (Kinzel Way) at Texas Roadhouse

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

team environment

team environment

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 3 months ago

Cook | Part-Time | Sevierville Convention Center at AEG

Knoxville, TN, USA|
From $18.00 to $23.00

From $18.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Posted 1 month ago

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew at Zaxby's

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Posted 10 days ago

Server Assistant at Ruth's Chris

Knoxville, TN, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

14 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN - April 2026

Browse 14 no experience Prep Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

Employers in Knoxville, TN are actively hiring no experience Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience Prep Cook Openings

There have been 3 jobs for Prep Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

No Experience Prep Cook Salary in Knoxville, TN

No experience Prep Cook pay in Knoxville, TN typically ranges from $25,500 per year to $35,900 per year, with average earnings near $29,100 per year or $14 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,500 per year
  • Average wage: $29,100 per year or $14 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,900 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

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Why No Experience Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Knoxville, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Knoxville, TN create steady demand for no experience Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Prep Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Prep Cook roles in Knoxville, TN include:

  • Chuy's Tex Mex
  • Double Dogs

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Knoxville, TN

Many no experience Prep Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN offer quick hiring process, health benefits, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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