Cook Jobs in Columbus

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Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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J Gilbert's

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Event/Prep Cook | Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Columbus Museum of Art

Columbus Museum of Art

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Columbus Museum of Art seeks a skilled Senior Line Cook with strong culinary skills and a commitment to customer service. This role requires preparing ingredients and mise en place for service. Excellent culinary skills are a must.

Apply now → 2 wks ago

Mastro's Steakhouse

Mastro's Steakhouse

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Mastro's Steakhouse

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

Mastro's Steakhouse

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Line Cook-Del Mar Easton

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Apply now → 4 wks ago

Line Cook-Marcella'S Short North

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Am Prep Cook- Lincoln Social

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

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Line Cook-Lincoln Social

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Lincoln Social in Columbus.

Apply now → 6 wks ago

PM LINE COOK-MARCELLA'S POLARIS (Weekend Availability)

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Marcella'S in Columbus.

Apply now → 7 wks ago

The Pearl Short North

Line Cook-The Pearl Short North

The Pearl Short North

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at The Pearl Short North in Columbus.

Apply now → 7 wks ago

Topgolf

Columbus Cook- Weekend and Nights Needed

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Topgolf in Columbus.

Apply now → 8 wks ago

Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Sushi Cook-Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Mitchell'S Ocean Club in Columbus.

Apply now → 9 wks ago

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Opening Prep Cook | Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cameron Mitchell Premier Events in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Cap City Grandview

Line Cook-Cap City Grandview

Cap City Grandview

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cap City Grandview in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Line Cook-Marcella'S Polaris

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Marcella'S in Columbus.

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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Line Cook-Cento

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in Columbus.

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Cap City Grandview

Part-Time Prep Cook-Cap City Grandview

Cap City Grandview

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cap City Grandview in Columbus.

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Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Am Prep/Sauce Cook-Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Martini Modern Italian

Line Cook-Martini

Martini Modern Italian

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Martini Modern Italian in Columbus.

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Cmr Corp

Line Cook- Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cmr Corp in Columbus.

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Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Pm Line Cook-Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Molly Woo'S Asian Bistro in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

LINE COOK- SO CAL KITCHEN + Bar

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at So Cal Kitchen in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Line Cook-Butcher & Rose

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Broil Cook-Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Mitchell'S Ocean Club

Cook📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Cook job at Mitchell'S Ocean Club in Columbus.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

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Where the work is

the Short North
the Arena District
downtown
German Village
Easton
the Brewery District

What it pays

Roughly $16–$26 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Columbus?

The fastest route in Columbus is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Columbus bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.

Do you need experience to work as a cook in Columbus?

Plenty of Columbus venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most cook jobs here.

How much do cooks make in Columbus?

Columbus kitchens stay busy from the Short North to Easton — a fast-growing restaurant scene keeps line cooks in steady demand. Most working Columbus cooks take home roughly $16–$26 an hour.

What is Startender?

Startender is a private, invite-only network where Columbus venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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