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Overnight Cooking Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Waffle House, Inc.

Cook / Grill Operator

Thornton, CO

$14.81 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Waffle House, Inc.

Cook / Grill Operator

Aurora, CO · On-site

$14.81 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Waffle House, Inc.

Cook / Grill Operator

Parker, CO

$14.81 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Waffle House, Inc.

Cook / Grill Operator

Aurora, CO

$14.81 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

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How much do overnight cooking jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cooking in Colorado is $16.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Cooking vs Pastry Chef?

AspectOvernight CookingPastry Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingPastry arts certification, culinary training
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, cateringBakery, restaurant, hotel pastry department
Industry UsageFood service, hospitality, cateringBakery, fine dining, hospitality
Work HoursOvernight shifts, flexible hoursDay shifts, early mornings, or evenings

Overnight Cooking involves preparing meals or dishes during overnight hours, often in restaurants or catering settings, focusing on quick, efficient food prep. Pastry Chefs specialize in baking and dessert creation, typically working during daytime hours in bakeries or hotel kitchens. While both roles require culinary skills and certifications, their work environments and schedules differ significantly, with Overnight Cooking emphasizing late-night shifts and Pastry Chefs focusing on baked goods during regular hours.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Cooking job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,867 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Cook / Grill Operator

Thornton, CO

Waffle House, Inc.
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees
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$14.81 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 432 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Waffle House, we are not in the food business. We are in the People Business and we are hiring immediately for full time and part time cooks for (All Shifts).

Being in the People Business, we don’t just take care of our customers. We take care of our people. Since 1955, we have provided a fulfilling, fun and rewarding career.

Why join us?

  1. With our best-in-class training, you’ll earn well above what you might earn as a Cook at other similar restaurants.
  2. Paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance available
  3. Paid Maternity Leave benefits available after 2 years
  4. Flexible schedules – Full time or Part time, Day or Night shift / Overnight shift
  5. Opportunities to advance to supervisor and management positions
  6. Waffle House Stock ownership opportunities after 90 days.
  7. Paid weekly. Direct deposit and pay card available for weekly payout.
  8. In addition to the base compensation range listed above, eligible Cooks / Grill Operators can earn a tenure bonus of $0.50- $3.20 per hour, plus a shift production bonus
  9. Shift Premiums- Get additional incentives for working certain shifts

The Role:

As a Cook, your job is all about delivering the Waffle House Hospitality experience to your Customers.

  1. You can expect to be on your feet, doing everything from preparing food to order and food preparation, to making sure our restaurant is clean and inviting
  2. We have a team environment
  3. We need you to be a leader and a team player.
  4. Our busiest time is the weekends, - So, we’ll ask you to be available to work some weekends and some holidays

Requirements:

  1. Entry level, no experience required
  2. Must have a positive and friendly attitude
  3. Teens welcome but must be 16 years old +

We are a strong, growing company dedicated to our Customers and Associates. We are hiring and would love to talk to you about being on our team.


We accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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