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

Entry Level Cook Jobs in Dallas

Temp and flexible entry level cook positions in Dallas pay $14.00-$17.67/hr — 4% below the national average, with a cost of living 7% below the U.S. baseline.

$14-$18

Per Hour

$633

Weekly (40hrs)

93

Cost Index

CST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Dallas

Finance
Logistics
Healthcare
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1450
Groceries$340
Transport$90
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About Entry Level Cook Jobs in Dallas

Entry Level Cooks in Dallas earn $14.00-$17.67/hr, below 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 Dallas are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Entry Level Cook Pay: Dallas vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Dallas, TX$14–$18/hr93$1,450
Austin, TX$14–$20/hr103$1,600
Fort Worth, TX$14–$18/hr93$1,250
Houston, TX$14–$17/hr91$1,300
San Antonio, TX$14–$17/hr91$1,100
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Entry Level Cook in Dallas

1.7x
Challenging
92
Hours to pay rent
57%
Rent / gross income
96
Monthly disposable
13% 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 Dallas

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$2,743
Est. taxes (~22%)-$603
Take-home$2,140
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,450
Groceries + transport$430
Remaining$260

Based on avg Entry Level Cook rate of $15.84/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 Dallas

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$16/hr
$14/hr$17.67/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$550
Monthly
$2,382
Yearly
$28,600

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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