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Contractual Food Network Cooking Channel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Prep Cook

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

Line Cook

Charleston, SC · On-site

$20/hr

The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men's Journal.

AM Prep Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men's Journal.

Line Cook

Charleston, SC · On-site

$20/hr

The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men's Journal.

Experienced Line Cook

Indian Land, SC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Madison, AL · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

Line Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men's Journal.

The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men's Journal.

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Aiken, SC · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

Experienced Prep Cook

Indian Land, SC · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities: * Show up on ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities · Ensure that ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities: * Show up on ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities · Ensure that ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities * Prepares ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities • Ensure ...

Experienced Egg / Breakfast Cook

Indian Land, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats . We are united by our passion for treating people like ...

We've been covered by the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and USA Today for our fun and unique pizza creations! Hours to Apply in person: Monday - Friday: 2pm - 4pm Responsibilities • Ensure ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual food network cooking channel in the United States is $26.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingFood styling courses, photography knowledge
Work EnvironmentTelevision sets, studio kitchensPhoto shoots, advertising sets
Industry UsageTelevision, media productionsAdvertising, editorial photography

Contractual Food Network Cooking Channel professionals focus on preparing food for TV shows and media, requiring culinary skills. Food stylists specialize in making food visually appealing for photos and commercials, often with styling and photography expertise. While both roles involve food presentation, their work environments and skill sets differ significantly.

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Prep Cook

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Metro Diner
Restaurants • 11 - 50 employees

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Metro Diner rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


We are looking for friendly folks like you to join our family

With our Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner hours we're able to offer you a better quality of life with flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, no late nights and more! Paid vacation is available to hourly team members after meeting eligibility requirements.

NOW HIRING / Immediate Opportunities for

Full & Part Time, Day (AM) & Night (PM):

  • PREP COOKS

Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is among the nation's fastest-growing locally owned and operated family dining concepts, with over 60 locations east of the Mississippi.

Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food. Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats.

We are united by our passion for treating people like special Guests in our home. We believe that people are driven to be part of something that gives them a strong sense of belonging, significance, and pride. We are more than just a Team of people working together, we are a Family. We know when we take care of our Family, they will take care of Metro Diner.

Metro Diner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment. We're also looking for Jefe / Jefa who have back of house preparation / food prep / production experience. We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.


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