Cook Jobs in Houston

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32 cook gigs open right now in Houston

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IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 3 NEW
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Cook 3

Apply now → 23 hrs ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 1 NEW
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Cook 1

Apply now → 23 hrs ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 2 NEW
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Cook 2

Apply now → 23 hrs ago
FFlying Saucer Draught Emporium
Cook
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium seeks a skilled cook to join their team. This beer bar offers a wide variety of craft beers and a full pub menu. A great opportunity for a talented individual to work in a unique venue.

Apply now → 3 days ago
PPostino Uptown Park
Line Cook
Postino Uptown Park
Cook📍 Houston$16–$18.50/hr

Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled line cook to create authentic dining experiences. Looking for a team player with a passion for quality food. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
HHangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings
Back of House
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Hangry Joe's seeks a skilled team member for its kitchen staff. The ideal candidate is passionate about their work. A new team awaits at this growing restaurant.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
BBrennan's
Line Cook
Brennan's
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Upscale Creole restaurant in Houston seeks a skilled line cook. This historic Midtown venue offers a unique dining experience. Competitive environment for culinary professionals.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
PPostino Heights
Line Cook
Postino Heights
Cook📍 Houston$16–$18.50/hr

A restaurant group seeking a skilled Line Cook to create authentic dishes. They want a team player with a passion for quality food. Competitive venue with opportunities to grow.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 10
Line Cook
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 10
Cook📍 Houston$17–$19/hr

Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Bellaire seeks a skilled line cook to join their team. Flexible scheduling and paid time off are offered. Experienced cooks with a passion for quality food are preferred.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 10
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 10
Cook📍 Houston$15.50–$17.50/hr

Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Bellaire seeks a skilled prep cook and dishwasher. Flexible scheduling and paid time off are offered. A team player with attention to detail is preferred.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 8
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 8
Cook📍 Houston$15.50–$17.50/hr

New Ramen Tatsu-Ya location in Memorial City seeks a prep cook and dishwasher with flexible scheduling and paid on-the-job training. A team player with attention to detail is needed. Competitive perks are offered.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 3
Line Cook
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 3
Cook📍 Houston$17–$19/hr

Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Montrose seeks a skilled line cook to join their team. Flexible scheduling and paid on-the-job training are offered. Advancement opportunities are available.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 3
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 3
Cook📍 Houston$15.50–$17.50/hr

Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Montrose seeks a skilled prep cook and dishwasher. Flexible scheduling and paid on-the-job training are offered. Advancement opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
RRamen Tatsu-Ya 8
Line Cook
Ramen Tatsu-Ya 8
Cook📍 Houston$17–$19/hr

Upscale ramen restaurant seeks skilled line cook with flexible scheduling and paid on-the-job training. A team player with attention to detail is preferred. Competitive environment with opportunities to grow.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
PPrime 131
Pastry Cook
Prime 131
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Berg Hospitality, an award-winning restaurant group, seeks a skilled Pastry Cook to join their team. This role requires a creative and detail-oriented individual. Competitive opportunities are available.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 1
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 KatyOpen to discussion

Invited, a private club operator, seeks a Cook 1 to prepare food and maintain a clean workstation under guidance. This entry-level role requires a willingness to learn and adapt. A dynamic and inclusive team environment is offered.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
TToulouse River Oaks
Line Cooks
Toulouse River Oaks
Cook📍 Houston$16/hr

Upscale fine-dining establishment seeks experienced line cooks with a passion for culinary arts. Ideal candidates are energetic and motivated with 1-2 years of experience. $16 per hour.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Cook 3
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 KingwoodOpen to discussion

Invited, a private club operator, seeks a skilled Cook 3 to lead food preparation and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen. This senior role requires advanced culinary skills and leadership capabilities to manage high-volume environments. Exceptional culinary standards and teamwork are expected.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
GGringo's Fuqua
Cook
Gringo's Fuqua
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook to prepare high-quality dishes. A team player with attention to detail is needed. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
EEataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Lead Line Cook, Central Kitchen
Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Eataly's Central Kitchen seeks a skilled Lead Line Cook to oversee prep cooks and prepare authentic Italian dishes. This role requires 2+ years of production kitchen experience and excellent communication skills. A culinary degree is preferred.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
EEataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Restaurant Lead Line Cook
Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Eataly seeks a skilled Lead Line Cook to oversee kitchen staff and prepare authentic Italian dishes in a high-volume open kitchen. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of food preparation experience and excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and benefits, including free daily meals and discounts, are offered.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
NNiko Niko's
Cook
Niko Niko's
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Niko Niko's seeks a skilled cook to join their welcoming team. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who values community. A tight-knit family atmosphere awaits.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
KKatz's
Cook
Katz's
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Katz's is hiring a cook to join their team. They're looking for someone to fill a kitchen role at their venue. Apply by uploading a resume.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
SSante Lounge
Cook
Sante Lounge
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Sante Lounge seeks a skilled cook to join their team. This upscale venue requires a detail-oriented and efficient individual. Competitive opportunity for a culinary professional.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
IInvited (ClubCorp)
Snackbar Cook
Invited (ClubCorp)
Cook📍 KingwoodOpen to discussion

Cook job at Invited (ClubCorp) in Kingwood.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
GGringo's Katy
Cook
Gringo's Katy
Cook📍 KatyOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook to prepare high-quality dishes. A team player with attention to detail is desired. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago
BBarcelona Wine Bar-Montrose
Prep Cook-Montrose
Barcelona Wine Bar-Montrose
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant in Montrose seeks a skilled Prep Cook to support the executive chef. A team player with attention to detail is needed for this role. Competitive kitchen with opportunities to grow.

Apply now → 19 wks ago
BBarcelona Wine Bar-Montrose
Line Cook-Montrose
Barcelona Wine Bar-Montrose
Cook📍 Houston$18–$22/hr

Upscale Montrose restaurant seeks a skilled Line Cook to execute dishes to exacting standards. A team player with attention to detail is needed to manage food stations. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 19 wks ago
CChampions Club Texas
Cook
Champions Club Texas
Cook📍 HoustonInquire for pay

Champions Club is hiring cooks for their growing venue during special hiring days June 18-19. They want energetic, passionate kitchen talent who can handle high-volume service and fit their team culture. Selected candidates get a 30-minute interview on-site to meet the team and see the operation firsthand.

Apply now → 19 wks ago
HHillstone
Cook
Hillstone
Cook📍 Houston$18–$23/hr

Cook job at Hillstone in Houston.

Apply now → 21 wks ago
PPrime 131
Sushi Cook
Prime 131
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

The OpportunityBerg Hospitality is an award winning restaurant group founded in Houston, TX. We offer unique,

Apply now → 34 wks ago
PPrime 131
Saute Cook
Prime 131
Cook📍 HoustonOpen to discussion

The OpportunityBerg Hospitality is an award winning restaurant group founded in Houston, TX. We offer unique,

Apply now → 50 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Houston?
The fastest route in Houston 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. Houston bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Houston?
Plenty of Houston 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 Houston?
Houston’s huge, diverse restaurant market keeps line cooks in steady demand across Montrose, the Heights and beyond. Most working Houston cooks take home roughly $16–$26 an hour.
What is Startender?
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