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Overnight Cook Jobs in Dothan, AL (NOW HIRING)

Team Member 3107 - Referral / TTA

Dothan, AL · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3115 - Referral / TTA

Dothan, AL · On-site

$10.75 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3107 - Referral / TTA

Dothan, AL · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3148 - Referral / TTA

Ozark, AL

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3148 - Referral / TTA

Ozark, AL · On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3148 - Referral / TTA

Ozark, AL · On-site

$10.75 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3143 - Referral / TTA

Dothan, AL · On-site

$10.75 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Team Member 3143 - Referral / TTA

Dothan, AL · On-site

$10.75 - $14.25/hr

Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift) * Weekend Availability Preferred * Overtime Availability ... Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook: Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment.

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How much do overnight cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cook in Dothan, AL is $14.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $16.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight cook?

To thrive as an Overnight Cook, you need strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen safety, and experience with food preparation, often supported by a food handler’s permit or similar certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory tracking systems, and recipe management software is frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently during late hours are important soft skills for success. These skills and qualities ensure quality meals are consistently prepared and delivered safely, even during less supervised shifts.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for an overnight cook?

Overnight Cooks generally work through late night and early morning hours, often in establishments that operate 24/7 such as hospitals, hotels, diners, or manufacturing facilities with round-the-clock cafeterias. The work environment is typically quieter than daytime shifts, requiring cooks to work more independently or with a small team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, managing inventory, cleaning workspaces, and sometimes handling breakfast prep for the upcoming day. Due to fewer staff on duty, Overnight Cooks must be comfortable multitasking and handling a broad range of kitchen duties. This role is well-suited to those who prefer working during non-traditional hours and can lead to advancement into lead or supervisory kitchen positions.

What is an overnight cook?

An Overnight Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals during late-night and early-morning hours, typically in restaurants, hotels, or hospitals. They ensure food quality, follow safety standards, and maintain a clean kitchen. Their duties may include prepping ingredients, cooking made-to-order dishes, and storing food properly for the next shift. This position often requires working independently or with a small team in a quiet yet fast-paced environment.

What does an overnight cook do?

An overnight cook prepares and cooks food during nighttime hours, often in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. They handle tasks such as food prep, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring food safety standards are met while working a late or overnight shift.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Cook job openings in Dothan, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,309 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Team Member 3107 - Referral / TTA

Tri Star Energy

Dothan, AL • On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Tri Star Energy rating

4.0

Company rating: 4.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

At Southern Traders, we are a part of your community and for hundreds of local workers; we are a first job, a fresh start, and a future career path. START with a job...STAY for a career!
Southern Traders is continuing to build an amazing family of Team Members, and we want you to be the face of our company. We have been recognized as a top employer for the last six years in a row, so join us to keep the streak alive!

Benefits & Perks:

  • Weekly Pay w/Daily Pay Option
  • Same Day Start
  • 401K Matching
  • Affordable Healthcare Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • PTO for All
  • Healthy Meal Perks
  • Fuel & Store Discounts
  • Part-Time & Full-Time Schedules
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/year
  • Pet & Life Insurance Programs
  • Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
  • Internal Preference for Promotions
  • Ongoing Career Development Training

When You Work:

  • Day Shift: 6 AM 2 PM (1st Shift)
  • Evening Shift: 2 PM - 10 PM (2nd Shift)
  • Overnight Shift: 10 PM- 6 AM (3rd Shift)
  • Weekend Availability Preferred
  • Overtime Availability (Optional)

Career Growth:

We prefer to promote internally; over 70% of our leadership team have been promoted from within our company. We provide tailored training for all positions to help you reach your full potential. We want you to grow with us. We take your professional development seriously. If you want it, we want it for you.

Who We Want to Hire:

Team Members are the engine of the company. We want your unique personality to ensure best-in-class service and food experiences for our guests. You are a motivated, energetic, outgoing, and reliable person who people want to come back and see.

Multiple Roles:

All team members are cross-trained and expected to be able to perform the functions of multiple position types during a given shift.

Guest Service:

Your focus will be to put a smile on every guests face through executing your role to the best of your ability. Welcome every guest as they walk in the door. Build lasting relationships with every guest and get to know their needs. Treat every guest like they are the first guest of the day.

Food Service:

Each Team Member plays a part in delivering an excellent food service experience for our guests. Whether you are preparing food, selling food, or helping guests find food items they are looking for, we all have a responsibility for quality, safety, and efficiency of how we deliver foodservice programs.

Problem Solving:

Understands the needs of your teammates and guests, able to take action to find answers and solutions. Able to resolve issues with guests, making them want to come back again. Identify new and better ways of doing things and able to communicate them effectively.

Cleaner & Fresher:

Provide a pristine environment for our guests in all areas. Uphold brand standards by keeping our promise to be Cleaner, Safer, and Friendlier than the competition.

Cashier:

Able to read and react to the guests and stores needs by being proactive and reactive in completing multiple tasks at the same time. Running a cash register, stocking shelves, cleaning restrooms, and marketing promotions are things you may do in our fast-paced environment.

Food Service Team Member/Prep Cook:

Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen equipment. Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas. Follows Brand Standards, adhering to recipe integrity, producing a consistent and Fresh All Day food offering. Has full oversight of all kitchen and food responsibilities, including ordering, product rotation, and inventory management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 18+
  • Clear communication
  • Able and willing to lift and stock inventory up to 50 pounds
  • Accountable
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Team-first attitude
  • Coachable
  • Ability to stand on your feet during entire shift
  • Able to perform basic math functions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior C-Store, retail, food service, or customer service is greatly appreciated
  • Bilingual
  • Desire for personal and professional advancement
  • Shift flexibility
  • Weekend availability

Who We Are:

Our parent, Tri Star Energy, is a growing, local, family-owned company with over 2.5K employees and nearly 200 locations, based in Nashville, TN. With Wholesale, Commercial, and Retail Convenience Store services, we are a premier convenience retailer and one of the leading fuel providers in the Southeast. Our retail brands are well known throughout the region for providing a differentiated food and fuel experience that is second to none for our #1 priority: our guests.
Tri Star Energys mission is To build lasting relationships by serving our community. Our people are driven by our core values: Strive for Balance, Expect Achievement, Be a Servant Leader, Have Integrity, and Be Committed. Join our awesome team today and be a part of setting a new bar for an industry on the rise!
Tri Star Energy is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.

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