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Coury Hospitality, LLC

Cook III - Vast

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

COOK III DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage REPORTS TO: Sous Chef STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY ... This is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with the Company is at-will and ...

Uofl

$13.50 - $17/hr

The Line Cook for the University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) will prepare food in accordance ... contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or ...

Heritage Villa

Dietary Cook- PRN Availability

Bartlesville, OK · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Cook : * Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 ... With Contract Dietician, monitor nutritional status of residents using regular assessments ...

CHR OK WC, LLC

Line Cook

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

As a Line Cook with DoubleTree Warren Place you will be preparing food items in accordance with ... contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will" associate.

Crescent

Line Cook

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

As a Line Cook with DoubleTree Warren Place you will be preparing food items in accordance with ... employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will ...

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How much do contract cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cook in Oklahoma is $14.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.45 and $16.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does working as a contract cook differ from a permanent kitchen position in terms of daily responsibilities and work environment?

As a contract cook, you'll often work in a variety of kitchens and settings, from corporate cafeterias to catering events, which means your daily responsibilities can change frequently. Unlike permanent roles, you may need to quickly adapt to different menus, kitchen teams, and management styles, making flexibility and strong communication skills essential. The work environment is typically fast-paced and can sometimes involve unfamiliar equipment or workflows. This variety can be rewarding and offers opportunities to expand your culinary skills, but it may also require extra effort to adjust rapidly and establish rapport with new colleagues.

What is a contract cook?

Contract cooks are culinary professionals hired on a temporary or project basis to prepare meals in various settings, such as corporate cafeterias, schools, hospitals, or private events. Unlike full-time staff, contract cooks work for a specific duration or for the length of a particular contract, often through staffing agencies or catering companies. Their responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards. Contract cooks provide flexibility for employers who need additional staff during busy periods or special events. This role is ideal for experienced cooks seeking variety in their work environments.

What is the difference between Contract Cook vs Full-Time Cook?

AspectContract CookFull-Time Cook
CredentialsFood Handler’s Permit, Culinary Certification (if required)Food Handler’s Permit, Culinary Certification (if required)
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments, varied locationsPermanent employment, consistent location
Employment TypeShort-term, project-basedLong-term, salaried or hourly
Industry UsageEvent catering, hospitality, temporary kitchensRestaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens

Contract Cooks typically work on short-term assignments in various locations, often for events or temporary projects, and usually hold similar certifications as full-time cooks. Full-Time Cooks are employed permanently in a single establishment, providing consistent service. Both roles require culinary skills and certifications, but differ mainly in employment duration and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Contract Cook job openings in Oklahoma as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,784 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Cook III - Vast

Coury Hospitality, LLC

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Coury Hospitality rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

COOK III
DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage
REPORTS TO: Sous Chef
STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Prepares various foods as directed for breakfast, lunch or dinner at assigned kitchen station including set-up and breakdown of station in accordance with standards and safety and sanitation policies.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
  • Prepares a variety of foods with various cooking methods, including steaming, baking, boiling, frying, broiling, and grilling to meet production schedules.
  • Pulls required items in sufficient quantities to prep according to menu forecasts. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
  • Sets up, clears and breaks down workstation.
  • Prepares selected food as directed in accordance with standard company recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Has food items portioned and served at appropriate time onto proper receptacles.
  • Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
  • Cleans working and storage areas, tools, equipment and floors as needed. Keeps areas neat, clean, and sanitized.
  • Reports any maintenance problems or other problem areas to Supervisor as they occur.
  • Follows company, safety and sanitation policies and procedures and ensures compliance with these policies.
  • Responsible for general knowledge of corporate environmental policies and procedures and how they relate to their job functions. Corporate policies and procedures are posted on bulletin boards or handouts.
  • Maintains food at proper temperatures in appropriate size serving pans and handles food following proper procedures to ensure sanitation and safety.
  • Controls waste and maintain food cost.
  • Maintains all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance, and storage procedures, cooling requirements, and handling techniques.
  • Continually and properly trains and re-train all areas of food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
  • Maintains and develops teamwork and open lines of communication with employees and supervisors.
  • Works safely and efficiently with all kitchen equipment.

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager. Furthermore, tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to follow recipes and calculate amounts within recipes.
  • Ability to adapt to change, new situations, changes in staffing and procedures.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain food quality no matter what the business and staffing level.
  • Ability to make decisions as needed to ensure quality guest service.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Very frequent repetitive motions and extreme conditions (hot or cold). Needs to be tolerable to extreme temperature changes from moist steam heated environment to cold refrigerator/freezer environment.
  • Ability to stand /walk for long periods of time (6 hours or greater).
  • Ability to stoop, squat, and/or kneel frequently.
  • Ability to push/pull, lift, and carry from 0 to greater than 50 pounds occasionally including carts, pans, and trays of food.
  • Ability to reach, twist trunk and neck frequently.

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with the Company is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

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