Sullivan's Steakhouse seeks a skilled Prep Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate is a motivated and organized individual who can handle fast-paced kitchen environments. Benefits include 401k eligibility, health insurance, and referral bonuses.
Upscale hotel kitchen seeks a skilled cook with 2 years of experience and a professional demeanor. High energy and attention to detail are required in this fast-paced environment. Excellent people skills are a must.
Residence Inn Downtown Raleigh seeks a skilled line cook to prepare made-to-order food and maintain a clean station. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to follow recipes and instructions. ServSafe certification is required, with assistance available for obtaining it.
Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled line cook to create authentic dishes. Looking for a team player with a passion for quality food. Competitive perks offered.
Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled prep cook to help create authentic dining experiences. A team player with attention to detail is needed. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.
Upscale restaurant seeking a skilled Prep Cook to support the executive chef. A team player with attention to detail is needed. Competitive kitchen environment with opportunities for growth.
High-end kitchen seeks skilled Line Cook to execute dishes to exacting standards. Attention to detail and station management skills are essential. Competitive venue with exacting culinary standards.
bartaco seeks a skilled Line Cook to join their team. Passion for food and people-driven culture are a must. Competitive investment in employee growth is offered.
The fastest route in Raleigh 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. Raleigh bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Raleigh?
Plenty of Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Line cooks are hired year-round in Raleigh — Glenwood South and downtown / Fayetteville Street kitchens run the most volume. Most working Raleigh cooks take home roughly $15–$24 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Raleigh 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.