Cook jobs in Houston, TX and nearby

Cook jobs within 25 miles of Houston, TX. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

View jobs

Open jobs: 780
Employers: 246

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $15.20Across 214 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 2%16 listings

Not specified: 98% (764 listings)

Employers hiring include Sonic (39), Compass Group (34), projects/helpful-passage-853/companies/30ad1728-df4c-4814-8980-df0542fd3503 (32).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Cook jobs in Houston, TX and nearby

Within 25 miles

Save this search

Added 2 hours ago
P
Line Cook
projects/helpful-passage-853/companies/30ad1728-df4c-4814-8980-df0542fd3503
Pasadena, TX
- $16 to $18 USD / hour
Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! LINE COOK This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s…
Added 5 hours ago
Cook
Aramark
Houston, TX
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and…
Added 5 hours ago
Cook
Chicken Express
Baytown, TX
Prepare and cook our famous Chicken Express menu items with consistency and quality.
Added 7 hours ago
Cooks
Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness
La Porte, TX
Added 7 hours ago
DM
RESTAURANT COOK
DIMENSION MASTER
Stafford, TX
- $14 to $16 USD / hour
As a Cook, you’ll prepare and cook menu items, maintain station readiness, and support overall kitchen execution. You’ll help uphold quality, consistency, and culinary standards.
Added 8 hours ago
Concessions Grill Cook - Reliant Park - NRG Stadium Concessions
Aramark
Houston, TX
…standards. Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook…
Added 8 hours ago
Cook
Lonestar Market
Houston, TX
Added 9 hours ago
PC
Cook
Pollo Campero
Houston, TX
- From $13 USD / hour
Added 9 hours ago
TT
Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
Torchy's Tacos
Houston, TX
- $11 USD / hour
Fry Cook: Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness
Added 10 hours ago
IC
Grill Cook
ISS Conversational ATS
SPRING, TX
- $18 to $22 USD / hour
The Grill Cook will accurately and efficiently fulfill prep lists, tasks, and food preparation for various meal periods
Added 11 hours ago
Cook
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Cook position is responsible for ensuring a high volume/high quality food service setup/assembly for the customer (patients, staff and visitors) that is presented…
Added 15 hours ago
Cook (P1-1383692-2)
Panda Restaurant Group
Houston, TX
Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride.
Added 20 hours ago
BT
Line Cook / Prep Cook
BB's Tex-Orleans
Houston, TX
- Up to $15 USD / hour
A Line Cook, or Prep Cook, plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for BB’s. The Cooks main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cooking food on…
Added 20 hours ago
BT
Line Cook / Prep Cook
BB's Tex-Orleans
Houston, TX
- Up to $15 USD / hour
A Line Cook, or Prep Cook, plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for BB’s. The Cooks main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cooking food on…
Added 20 hours ago
BT
Line Cook / Prep Cook
BB's Tex-Orleans
Houston, TX
- Up to $15 USD / hour
A Line Cook, or Prep Cook, plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for BB’s. The Cooks main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cooking food on…
Added 1 day ago
TT
Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
Torchy's Tacos
Pearland, TX
- $11 USD / hour
Fry Cook: Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness
Added 1 day ago
Line Cook - Copperfield Chili's
Jersey Village, TX
Added 1 day ago
D
Cook
DHVAJ
Missouri City, TX
- $15 to $16 USD / hour
Riverstone Memory Care is seeking a dependable and experienced Cook to join our dining services team. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working in a memory care facility or a…
Added 1 day ago
CE
Cook
Cafe Express
Houston, TX
- $15 USD / hour
We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.
Added 1 day ago
HS
Cook
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
HOUSTON, TX
- $13 to $15 USD / hour
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are…
Added 1 day ago
Dietary Cook
Avir at Webster
Webster, TX
Avir Vista is seeking a qualified Dietary Cook to join our family!
Added 1 day ago
CG
GRILL COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Compass Group
Houston, TX
- $18 to $19 USD / hour
- Full-time
- Part-time
We are hiring immediately for full time and part time GRILL COOK position.
Added 1 day ago
Prep Cook
J. Alexander’s Restaurants
Houston, TX
Added 1 day ago
JA
Line Cook
J. Alexander’s Restaurants
Houston, TX
- $18 USD / hour
LINE COOK - $18 per hour and higher based on experience, line station, and availability.
Added 1 day ago
Steam/Prep Cook at The Market (George Bush Int'l. Airport)
VILLA RESTAURANT GROUP
Houston, TX

Aramark

Cook

Houston, TX, United States

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Posting language: English

Original job description

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
Must be able to acquire food safety certification
Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Apply About employer

Report this job