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TTopgolf
Cook (Nights & Weekends) NEW
Topgolf
Cook📍 Memphis$18/hr

Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled cook to work nights and weekends, preparing high-quality dishes with attention to safety and presentation. A team player with strong kitchen skills is needed to collaborate with staff and maintain a clean environment. Competitive kitchen with opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 1 day ago
CCentral BBQ, LLC
Line Cook
Central BBQ, LLC
Cook📍 Memphis$21/hr

Fast-casual BBQ kitchen seeks a dedicated Line Cook to execute legendary recipes with speed and precision. The ideal candidate is energetic and fluent in high-volume kitchen environments. A passion for BBQ is a must.

Apply now → 1 day ago
BBEM- CPF GRACE MANAGEMENT - EAST MEMPHIS
Cook
BEM- CPF GRACE MANAGEMENT - EAST MEMPHIS
Cook📍 Memphis$16/hr

The Summit of Germantown seeks a skilled cook to join their team, offering $18/hour and no late nights. Serv Safe certification is required for this full-time role. A supportive, family-like atmosphere is provided.

Apply now → 1 day ago
TTazikis Memphis LLC
Prep-Cook
Tazikis Memphis LLC
Cook📍 Memphis$20/hr

Experienced prep cook needed for a restaurant team, preparing high-quality dishes for guests. A passionate and organized individual with previous prep cook experience is ideal. ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification is preferred.

Apply now → 1 day ago
CCEC Entertainment
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
CEC Entertainment
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Family-friendly entertainment venue seeks skilled cooks and pizza makers who thrive in fast-paced environments. Hourly pay ranges from $8 to $12.50 with commission potential. Fun and dynamic workplace with opportunities for sales-based bonuses.

Apply now → 2 days ago
HHuey's Restaurant
Cook - Grill
Huey's Restaurant
Cook📍 Memphis$15/hr

Huey's, a Memphis staple, seeks experienced grill cooks with a friendly attitude. This laid-back restaurant offers a fun work environment and great food. Dynamic individuals with restaurant experience are a good fit.

Apply now → 4 days ago
DDismas Charities
Cook (Full-Time)
Dismas Charities
Cook📍 Memphis$18/hr

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non

Apply now → 4 days ago
AAvion Hospitality
Cook I (Lead Cook)
Avion Hospitality
Cook📍 Memphis$16/hr

Full-time Description Job Summary Información disponible en español. A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafet

Apply now → 4 days ago
AAvion Hospitality Employee Services LLC
Lead Cook - Hotel Restaurant
Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC
Cook📍 Memphis$14/hr

Description Job Summary Información disponible en español. A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and

Apply now → 4 days ago
JJEM
Line Cook
JEM
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Family-owned restaurant JEM seeks a skilled line cook who shares values of service and professionalism. A healthy work environment and collaboration with the chef/owner are key. Positive attitude and food knowledge required.

Apply now → 5 days ago
WWahlburgers
Line Cook
Wahlburgers
Cook📍 Memphis$18/hr

Job Description Job Description Position: Line Cook Reports to: General Manager The line cook is responsible for preparing and cooking assigned menu items. This role involves working on a specific station within the kitc

Apply now → 5 days ago
AAndrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Line Cook
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Innovative Italian kitchen in East Memphis seeks a skilled line cook with genuine respect for the craft. The restaurant combines Italian cooking with Southern tradition. Experienced cooks with a passion for creative cuisine are desired.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
HHog & Hominy
Line Cook
Hog & Hominy
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

EnjoyAM Restaurant Group seeks a skilled line cook with a passion for food and service to join their team. The ideal candidate has a team-oriented work ethic and attention to detail. Fresh ingredients and precise recipe execution are key to this role.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
CCatherine and Mary's
Line Cook
Catherine and Mary's
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Catherine & Mary's, a downtown Memphis restaurant, seeks a line cook with a genuine respect for their craft and a love for hospitality. The ideal candidate is committed to ongoing education and growth. Southern-inspired Italian cuisine is served in a locally owned venue.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
LLafayette’s Music Room
Cook Wanted
Lafayette’s Music Room
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Lafayette's Music Room seeks a skilled cook to prepare food using established procedures. The ideal candidate is responsible and detail-oriented to minimize waste and loss. A key role in a lively music venue.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
HHuey’s
Cook Wanted
Huey’s
Cook📍 MemphisOpen to discussion

Huey's is hiring a cook to work weekends. The ideal candidate can handle a fast-paced kitchen environment. Apply by sending a resume to hr@hueyburger.com.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
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Sasha Vaughn
Cook · Memphis
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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Memphis?
The fastest route in Memphis 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. Memphis bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Memphis?
Plenty of Memphis 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 Memphis?
It depends on the room and the night — Memphis cooks are paid by the venue, and the gigs on Startender show their rate up front before you apply. Open the board above to see what Memphis venues are paying right now.
What is Startender?
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