Cary, NC · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Overnight Cook is required to lead by example through hands-on involvement of all aspects of Herons production and service. The Overnight Cook must always represent the Executive Chef's core ...
Cary, NC · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Overnight Cook is required to lead by example through hands-on involvement of all aspects of Herons production and service. The Overnight Cook must always represent the Executive Chef's core ...
Benson, NC · On-site
$12 - $15.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Benson, NC · On-site
$12 - $15.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Cary, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Cary, NC · On-site
$14.50 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Henderson, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Henderson, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Smithfield, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
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Smithfield, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Apex, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Apex, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Quick apply
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Creedmoor, NC · On-site
$10.50 - $13.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Creedmoor, NC · On-site
$10.50 - $13.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$13 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Pittsboro, NC · On-site
$10.25 - $13.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Pittsboro, NC · On-site
$10.25 - $13.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Clayton, NC · On-site
$12.50 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Quick apply
Clayton, NC · On-site
$12.50 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Pittsboro, NC · On-site
$10.25 - $13.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Quick apply
Pittsboro, NC · On-site
$10.25 - $13.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Lillington, NC · On-site
$12.25 - $16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Lillington, NC · On-site
$12.25 - $16/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Smithfield, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Smithfield, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$14.25 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Morrisville, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Quick apply
Morrisville, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Henderson, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Quick apply
Henderson, NC · On-site
$13.75 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Wake Forest, NC · On-site
$12.75 - $16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers. * You ...
Louisburg, NC · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House Hospitality experience to your ...
Quick apply
Louisburg, NC · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Flexible schedules - Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift * Opportunities ... As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House Hospitality experience to your ...
$8.65 - $9.81
2% of jobs
$9.81 - $10.98
4% of jobs
$10.98 - $12.15
9% of jobs
$13.32 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.15 - $13.32
10% of jobs
$13.32 - $14.49
14% of jobs
The median wage is $15.27 / hr.
$14.49 - $15.66
16% of jobs
$15.66 - $16.82
15% of jobs
$17.25 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.82 - $17.99
12% of jobs
$17.99 - $19.16
9% of jobs
$19.16 - $20.33
5% of jobs
$20.33 - $21.50
3% of jobs
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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.
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.
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.
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$13 - $17.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Become a key part of our award-winning team, working directly under our James Beard Award nominated Executive Chef, Steven Deveraux Greene. Advance your culinary career, gaining experience at the only Forbes Triple 5 Star property in the state of North Carolina!
The Overnight Cook is required to lead by example through hands-on involvement of all aspects of Herons production and service. The Overnight Cook must always represent the Executive Chef’s core values of Quality, sanitation and fair treatment of all associates. The Overnight Cook is responsible for maintaining the clean, organized and efficient workplace that has been implemented by the Executive Chef and Chef De Cuisine. The Overnight cook will report directly to the Chef De Cuisine and/or the Sous Chef Team.
Important to be well versed in all aspects of the Herons Kitchen: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner, butchering, Receiving of products, and overall sanitation.
Important to work shifts when hotel activity is highest.
Important to understand clearly how the customer perceives the hotel's food and service.
Important to understand the need to build a strong team of culinary professionals.
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