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Applebee's

Line Cook

Waverly, IA

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Waverly, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Applebee's

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Waverly, IA

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Tony's La Pizzeria

Prep Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$13 - $20/hr

Tony's La Pizzeria - Immediate Prep Cook Needed! Are you passionate about creating delicious dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Do you thrive in a team that values fresh, high-quality ...

Panda Restaurant Group

Cook

Waterloo, IA

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

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. As a Cook for ...

Carlos O'Kelly's

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...

Olive Garden

Line Cook

Waterloo, IA

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Our line cooks also have a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards. We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family! #MyOliveGardenFam

Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Waterloo, IA

$14 - $17.75/hr

As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to meet and exceed our guest expectations. In addition, as a prep cook, you must have a firm commitment ...

Olive Garden

Line Cook

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Our line cooks also have a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards. We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family! #MyOliveGardenFam

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How much do cooking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking in Denver, IA is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $17.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooking vs Food Preparation Worker?

AspectCookingFood Preparation Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationsTypically no formal certifications needed
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringFood production lines, cafeterias, fast food outlets
Job DutiesPreparing, cooking, and presenting dishesChopping, assembling ingredients, basic food prep
Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesFood manufacturing, cafeterias, quick-service restaurants

Cooking involves preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Food Preparation Workers focus on basic food assembly and prep tasks, usually without formal credentials. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in complexity and responsibilities.

What jobs can you do if you like cooking?

Jobs for those who enjoy cooking include chef, line cook, pastry chef, and kitchen assistant, often requiring culinary skills and food safety knowledge. Other options include catering, food styling, and food service management, which may involve working in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies. Certifications like a culinary degree or food handler's permit can enhance job prospects.

What are three careers in cooking?

Three careers in cooking include becoming a chef, a pastry chef, or a line cook. These roles involve preparing food in restaurants, bakeries, or catering services and often require culinary training or certification. Each position offers different responsibilities and skill levels within the culinary industry.
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Infographic showing various Cooking job openings in Denver, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,043 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Cook - Full-Time

Accura HealthCare of New Hampton

New Hampton, IA • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Accura HealthCare of New Hampton is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. Utilizing culinary and customer service skills, Cooks prepare nutritious meals while forming meaningful relationships that positively impact residents' lives. If you're ready to bring your skills to the table in a rewarding environment, we welcome you to apply!
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full Time
  • 12pm-7pm
  • Starting wage is $17 and goes up based on experience

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Accura HealthCare of New Hampton is a 52-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in New Hampton, IA.We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!
We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.
ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE: Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, "to care for others," while advancing our mission "to be partners in care, family for life."
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one's existence.
JOB SUMMARY:
Cooks ensure that resident meals are prepared per residents' care plans, focusing on quality, appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior experience serving within the restaurant industry and/or in a customer service role. Experience as a Cook within a healthcare setting is highly desired
  • Ability to read and understand directions
  • Able to interact professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents' families, and employees
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

BENEFITS:
  • Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.
Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!

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