Top 37 Kitchen cook Jobs in Jonesboro, Ar

COOK
State of Arkansas —Jonesboro, AR
- $33,280 - $49,254 a year
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
1d
Prep Cook
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux —Jonesboro, AR
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Line Cook
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux —Jonesboro, AR
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Cook FT
Methodist Behavioral Hospital —Jonesboro, AR
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Grill Cook
The Southern Chef # 2 —Jonesboro, AR
- $12.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Time management
- Opportunities for advancement
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Cook I
Sodexo —State University, AR
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Grill Cook
Sodexo —State University, AR
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- University
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Short Order/Fry Cook
501 Steakhouse —Jonesboro, AR
- From $14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Employee discount
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Cotton Club —Jonesboro, AR
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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COOK ASSISTANT - VILLA
St. Bernards Healthcare —Jonesboro, AR
- Rotating shift
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen —Jonesboro, AR
- Serving
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Prep Cook
Jonesboro Restaurant —Jonesboro, AR
- From $11.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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3d
Breakfast Cook
Jonesboro Restaurant —Jonesboro, AR
- $11 - $12 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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3d
Cook at JTown's Grill
JTOWNS GRILL —Jonesboro, AR
- From $11 an hour
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Food Prep Worker - Jonesboro Public Schools
Aramark —Jonesboro, AR
- Basic math
- Public school
- Entry level
Line Cook
The Southern Chef # 2 —Jonesboro, AR
- $12.99 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Cook Full-Time (Weekends required)
Methodist Family Health —Bono, AR
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Data entry
Quick Apply
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Wings To Go —Jonesboro, AR
- $11 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Cook
Sonic Drive-In —Jonesboro, AR
- From $11.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Organizational skills
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Cook
Zaxby's —Jonesboro, AR
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- No education required
- Fast casual restaurant
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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COOK

State of Arkansas -
Jonesboro, AR

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Job Details

$33,280 - $49,254 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Food production
Recipe adherence
Food service health code compliance
Labeling
Safety regulations
Food portioning
Cleaning cooking equipment
Food service inventory management
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Plating
Quality control
Food ordering
Communication skills
Entry level
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Date: Aug 25, 2026
Req ID: 59383

Location:
Jonesboro, AR, US, 72404

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Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Anticipated Starting Salary: $33,280.00

Position Number: 22109569
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: August 31, 2026

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Food Service – Career-path

Classification: Cook

Class Code: TFS01P

Pay Grade: SGS01

Salary Range: $33,280 - $49,254

Job Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry-level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations. Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low. Ability to interact with visitors, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists visitors with special needs. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.
Knowledge and Skills
Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control. Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.
Minimum Qualifications

Previous kitchen or cooking experience.

Licensure/Certifications
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Certification within six months of hire. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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Cook at JTown's Grill

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