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Border Foods

Cook- Night Shift

Box Elder, SD

$10 - $20/hr

Cook - Night Shift What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods ...

Border Foods

Cook- Night Shift

De Forest, WI

$15 - $24/hr

Cook - Night Shift What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods ...

Popeyes

Cook (Night)

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$18/hr

Cook Our Cooks work as part of a team that provides excellent service and high-quality food in a clean, friendly, and fun atmosphere. As a crew member, you will: * Provide prompt and friendly service ...

Banner Health

Cook Night Shift

Phoenix, AZ

$12 - $16.25/hr

Night Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Find your path in health care ... and cooking high-quality hot and cold meals using standardized recipes while ensuring food ...

Bannerhealth

Cook Night Shift

Banner, IL · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Night Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Find your path in health care ... and cooking high-quality hot and cold meals using standardized recipes while ensuring food ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$12/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Midlothian, VA · On-site

$12/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Banner Health

Cook Night Shift

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$12 - $16.25/hr

Night Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Find your path in health care ... and cooking high-quality hot and cold meals using standardized recipes while ensuring food ...

Sonic

Cook

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic

Cook

Richmond, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Chester, VA · On-site

$12/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic

Cook

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Taco Bell

Cook - Night/Closing Shift

Beckley, WV

$10/hr

The Cook - Night/Closing Shift is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a friendly, helpful individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Why ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$13.50 - $15/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic

Cook

Chester, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic

Cook

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic

Cook

Colonial Heights, VA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Waynesboro, VA · On-site

$12/hr

Hiring Immediately-Restaurant Line Cook/ Night and Day Shifts Available * * Looking for extra income while your children are back in school? * * Looking for extra income with the holidays coming up ...

Taco Bell

Cook - Night/Closing Shift

Mineral Wells, WV · On-site

$10 - $11/hr

The Cook - Night/Closing Shift is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a friendly, helpful individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Why ...

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How much do cooking night jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking night in the United States is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cooking night?

A Cooking Night is an event or activity where individuals or groups come together to prepare and cook meals, often in a social or educational setting. These events can be hosted at home, in community centers, or at culinary schools, and may focus on learning new recipes, teamwork, or simply enjoying the process of cooking together. Cooking Nights are popular for team building, family gatherings, or as a fun way to explore different cuisines. They can be structured with a set menu and instructor, or casual with everyone contributing their favorite dishes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chef, you need a solid background in culinary techniques, food safety, and menu planning, typically supported by culinary school training or equivalent experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food handling certifications (such as ServSafe) is crucial. Creativity, leadership, and strong organizational skills are standout soft skills for this position. These skills ensure high-quality food preparation, efficient kitchen operations, and an excellent dining experience for guests.

What are some typical challenges faced by cooks during evening shifts and how can they be managed?

Evening shifts in cooking roles often involve handling a high volume of orders, particularly during peak dinner hours, which can increase pressure and require strong multitasking skills. Cooks may need to collaborate closely with both kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate meal preparation. Managing inventory and maintaining cleanliness while keeping up with orders are also common challenges. Staying organized, communicating effectively with colleagues, and preparing ingredients ahead of time can help manage the fast-paced environment of night shifts.

What is the difference between Cooking Night vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectCooking NightKitchen Assistant
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, sometimes certificationsMinimal formal credentials, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentEvent-based, evening/night shifts, often in restaurants or cateringKitchen setting, supporting chefs during regular hours
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, catering companies, event venuesRestaurants, hotels, food service establishments
Job FocusPreparing and cooking food during events or specific nightsAssisting with food prep, cleaning, and supporting kitchen operations

Cooking Night roles focus on preparing food during specific evening events, often requiring culinary skills. Kitchen Assistants support daily kitchen operations with basic tasks and minimal credentials. While both work in food service environments, Cooking Night positions are event-specific, whereas Kitchen Assistants work regular shifts supporting chefs.

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Infographic showing various Cooking Night job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,582 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Cook- Night Shift

Box Elder, SD

Border Foods
Food Services and Drinking Places • 1 - 5K employees
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$10 - $20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Border Foods rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Cook – Night Shift

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

At Border Foods, our purpose is to Make Lives Better, and it is at the foundation of all that we do. We are proud of our family culture that develops people and provides career growth in pristine restaurants where people aspire to work, guests desire to dine… where Live Más comes to life.

Your role as a Team Member is to feed people's lives with Más. You'll feed customers with great-tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! You're a representation of the brand in everything you do.

Looking for a schedule that works?

We’re currently looking for Team Members with evening and closing availability to help us serve our guests through the dinner rush and keep our restaurant running strong through the end of the day. Exact shifts vary by restaurant, with scheduling options based on each location's needs.

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexible scheduling with evening and closing shifts available
  • Top pay in the industry
  • Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time!
  • Free food!
  • Vacation Time (Paid Time Off)
  • Vacation Donation Program
  • An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support

What we’re looking for:

  • Availability to work evening and/or closing shifts
  • A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
  • A commitment to providing great service to every guest
  • Reliability and a willingness to jump in wherever the team needs you


Team Member Responsibilities:

Food Champion 

  • Prepare food ingredients 
  • Assemble food orders and check to make sure orders are correct 
  • Package products 
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment 
  • Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions 
  •  

Service Champion 

  • Greet customers in the restaurant 
  • Take orders 
  • Handle payments and thank customers 
  • Maintain a clean, safe working and dining environment 
  • Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions 
  •  

Priority Sequence 


  • Safety 
  • Service 
  • Cleaning 
  • Stocking  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

 The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

 Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$10 per hour - $20 per hour


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What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Hope, MN, US

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