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Overnight Cooking Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

Overnight Pastry Cook

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Our Pastry Cooks function as a part of the commissary production team with a focus on pastries. This position is responsible for preparing, assembling, and packaging food items while adhering to food ...

Overnight Pastry Cook

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Description Our Pastry Cooks function as a part of the commissary production team with a focus on pastries. This position is responsible for preparing, assembling, and packaging food items while ...

Overnight Pastry Cook

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Our Pastry Cooks function as a part of the commissary production team with a focus on pastries. This position is responsible for preparing, assembling, and packaging food items while adhering to food ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Slidell, LA

$12.75 - $16.50/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Opelousas, LA · On-site

$11.50 - $15/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Breaux Bridge, LA · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Sulphur, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Ponchatoula, LA · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Ponchatoula, LA · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Rayville, LA · On-site

$14 - $18/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Breaux Bridge, LA · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Thibodaux, LA · On-site

$12 - $15.50/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Morgan City, LA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Monroe, LA · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

Cook / Grill Operator

Denham Springs, LA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/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 experience to your Customers. * You ...

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Overnight Cooking information

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How much do overnight cooking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cooking in Louisiana is $13.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.92 and $14.81 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cooking jobs in Louisiana?

The most popular types of Cooking jobs in Louisiana are:

Infographic showing various Overnight Cooking job openings in Louisiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,541 per year, or $13.2 per hour.

Overnight Team Member

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site


Jack in the Box
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 287 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Free food

Recommended by students

Respectful managers


$11 - $11.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 4 hours ago


Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Jack in the Box Inc. will be your employer if you are hired. The independent franchisee is responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, wages, supervision, staffing, and scheduling.
GREAT EMPLOYEE DESERVE GREAT BENEFITS!
  • Flex Schedule
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • FREE meals on your shift
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

WORK HAPPY. BE HAPPY. BE YOU
Our food isn't the only thing that should make you happy. Whether you're learning the finer points of customer service as a Guest Service Cashier or cooking up craveable food in the kitchen we want you to know we are here to help you learn new things and grow as an individual. When you're a member of Jack's crew, you're a member of the family.
You will have the opportunity to:
  • Make others happy and deliver

You Must:
  • Serve food quickly and accurately without compromising on quality and friendly service
  • Be a good team player and treat others with care and respect
  • Learn quickly and ask questions
  • Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
  • Be able to lift and carry 15-25 lbs.
  • You must be willing and able to work Late/Overnight Shifts.

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About Jack in the Box

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Welcome to the first step towards the best job you'll ever have. As CEO of Jack in the Box, I may be a bit biased, but hey, this is technically my company and I can say whatever I want. But seriously, we work hard to make Jack in the Box a place where you can start, grow and advance a fulfilling and rewarding career. Whether Jack in the Box is your forever place or a stop along the way, you'll love working here. That's why we attract the best, most fun people on the planet; a one-of-a-kind restaurant for one-of-a-kind employees who crave something different. But don't take my word for it. I've included a few of the top things our people love about working at my company. I mean our company.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US


What Jack in the Box employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

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