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8 cook gigs open right now in Minneapolis

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Reverie
Cook📍 MinneapolisOpen to discussion

Reverie seeks a part-time daytime line cook for 3-4 shifts per week, including Sundays and weekdays. The ideal candidate is reliable and skilled. Competitive opportunity for a talented cook.

Apply now → 4 days ago
Day Block Brewing Company
Day Block Brewing Company
Cook📍 MinneapolisOpen to discussion

Day Block Brewing Company seeks a skilled cook for 30+ hours a week with competitive pay and flexible hours. Real advancement opportunities and free shift meals are offered. Tips are also provided for cooks.

Apply now → 4 days ago
Barcelona Wine Bar-Minneapolis
Barcelona Wine Bar-Minneapolis
Cook📍 MinneapolisOpen to discussion

Upscale North Loop restaurant seeks a skilled Line Cook to prepare dishes to exacting standards. A detail-oriented and organized individual is needed to manage food stations. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
Kincaid's
Kincaid's
Cook📍 St PaulInquire for pay

Cook job at Kincaid's in St Paul.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
Barcelona Wine Bar-Minneapolis
Barcelona Wine Bar-Minneapolis
Cook📍 MinneapolisOpen to discussion

Upscale North Loop restaurant seeks a skilled Prep Cook to support the executive chef. A team player with a passion for quality food is a must. Competitive kitchen with opportunities to grow.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
Sphere Restaurant Minneapolis, MN
Sphere Restaurant Minneapolis, MN
Cook📍 MinneapolisOpen to discussion

Sphere Restaurant seeks a skilled line cook to join their team, offering a unique schedule with no late nights. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who values work-life balance. Fresh and fast cuisine is served in a dynamic environment.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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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 Minneapolis?
The fastest route in Minneapolis 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. Minneapolis bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Minneapolis?
Plenty of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Line cooks are hired year-round in Minneapolis — the North Loop and Uptown kitchens run the most volume. Most working Minneapolis cooks take home roughly $16–$26 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Minneapolis 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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