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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Hospitality
Aurora, CO

Entry Level Cook Jobs in Aurora

Temp and flexible entry level cook positions in Aurora pay $14.98-$20.33/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.

$15-$20

Per Hour

$706

Weekly (40hrs)

107

Cost Index

MST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Aurora

Healthcare
Hospitality
Logistics
Aerospace

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1750
Groceries$360
Transport$95
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About Entry Level Cook Jobs in Aurora

Entry Level Cooks in Aurora earn $14.98-$20.33/hr, above the national average.

An Entry Level Cook learns the foundations of professional cooking while assisting line cooks and prep cooks during service. You handle basic food prep, follow recipes, run plates to the pass, and pick up technique on the job - the standard starting point for a US kitchen career.

Most entry level cook positions in Aurora are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Entry Level Cook Pay: Aurora vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Aurora, CO$15–$20/hr107$1,750
Las Vegas, NV$14–$19/hr98$1,350
Reno, NV$14–$19/hr101$1,400
San Francisco, CA$25–$34/hr180$3,200
San Jose, CA$23–$32/hr166$2,800
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Entry Level Cook in Aurora

1.6x
Challenging
99
Hours to pay rent
62%
Rent / gross income
0
Monthly disposable
19% less affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Aurora

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,058
Est. taxes (~22%)-$673
Take-home$2,385
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,750
Groceries + transport$455
Remaining$180

Based on avg Entry Level Cook rate of $17.66/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and operate assigned kitchen station
  • Prepare dishes according to specifications
  • Train and supervise commis chefs
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization
  • Ensure food safety standards

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Basic knife skills
Recipe following
Food safety
Time management
Food safety
Leadership
Requirements
  • Culinary training or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years kitchen experience
  • Food handler certification
  • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques

Earnings Calculator for Aurora

Calculate Your Entry Level Cook Earningsin Aurora
$18/hr
$14.98/hr$20.33/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$600
Monthly
$2,598
Yearly
$31,200

Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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Career Path from Entry Level Cook

Commis Chef

0-2 years

Chef de Partie

2-4 years

Sous Chef

4-7 years

Head Chef

7+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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