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Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Laughlin, NV

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Prep Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Reno, NV · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Cruces, NM

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Vegas, NV

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Laughlin, NV

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Prep Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Tempe, AZ

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

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Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Sparks, NV

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Vegas, NV

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Mesa, AZ

$14 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Phoenix, AZ

$14 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Henderson, NV

$13 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Prep Cook

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$15/hr

Come join the Outback family as a Prep Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to ...

Outback Steakhouse

Line Cook

Jackson, TN · On-site

$15/hr

Come join the Outback family as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Line Cook, you will be committed to ...

Outback Steakhouse

Line Cook

Diberville, MS · On-site

$15/hr

Come join the Outback family as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Line Cook, you will be committed to ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Las Vegas, NV

$13.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

Outback Steakhouse

Cook

Mesa, AZ

$13 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Come join the Outback family as a Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback's quality specifications. As a Cook, you will be committed to safe food ...

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How much do outback cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for outback cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an Outback cook?

To thrive as an Outback Cook, you need practical cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and experience in preparing meals in remote or rugged environments. Familiarity with portable cooking equipment, camp ovens, and food storage systems is typically required. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and strong teamwork are vital soft skills for adapting to limited supplies and working in challenging conditions. These skills ensure safe, efficient meal preparation that keeps teams nourished and operations running smoothly in remote settings.

What is an Outback cook?

Outback Cooks are culinary professionals who prepare meals in remote or rural locations, often in the Australian outback. They typically work for cattle stations, mining camps, or during adventure tours, adapting to limited resources and cooking for groups in challenging environments. Outback Cooks need to be skilled at menu planning, food safety, and improvisation, as well as able to handle long hours and isolation. Their work is essential for supporting crews and guests in areas far from conventional facilities.

What challenges do Outback cooks face and how can they prepare for them?

Outback Cooks often work in remote locations with limited access to fresh ingredients and specialized equipment. Adapting recipes to available supplies, maintaining food safety standards in rugged environments, and managing long hours can be challenging. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong improvisational cooking skills, stay organized with meal planning, and be proactive about communication with supply teams. Building resilience and flexibility is key to thriving in this unique and rewarding role.

What is the difference between Outback Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectOutback CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood handler's permit, culinary trainingFood handler's permit, culinary training
Work EnvironmentCasual Australian-themed restaurant, fast-paced kitchenVarious restaurants, fast-paced kitchen
Employer & IndustryOutback Steakhouse, casual dining industryMultiple restaurant types, hospitality industry

Outback Cooks and Line Cooks both require culinary skills and food safety certifications. Outback Cooks typically work in casual, themed restaurants like Outback Steakhouse, focusing on Australian-inspired dishes. Line Cooks work across various restaurant types, preparing menu items in fast-paced kitchens. While their roles overlap in food prep and safety, Outback Cooks often specialize in specific cuisine styles associated with the brand, whereas Line Cooks may handle diverse menus.

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Infographic showing various Outback Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Cook

Outback Steakhouse

Laughlin, NV

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description


Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply.

Come join the Outback family as a Prep Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to Outback’s quality specifications. As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift. You will also be preparing food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs. As a Prep Cook, you’ll help to provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience in the restaurant, through your passion and commitment.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

· Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation, and you should feel proud of each item you prepare.
  • Our Kitchen is well designed with large working areas. We have Line Cook positions in Salad, Fry, Dessert, Sauté, Grill and Make Up along, with Kitchen Prep Cooks.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.
  • Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items.
  • Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift.
  • Prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs with further direction from Management.
  • Practicing food safety and sanitation, restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
  • Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties.
  • Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus.

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call “Outbackers”. We believe if you treat people “Just Right” then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.”

"All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify"