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Hotel Lucine

Line Cook

Galveston, TX, USA|Onsite
Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Hotel Lucine is currently seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Line Cook to join our busy restaurant team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting dishes with precision and...

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Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $33,000.00 - $44,994.07

Range $33,000.00 - $44,994.07

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Flexible Schedules part-time & full-time

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

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Olive Garden is known for its genuine Italian dining experience and is committed to maintaining high standards in health, safety, and sanitation practices. As a prep cook at Olive Garden, you will play a...

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United States Army

Cook - Army Reserves

Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Comprehensive healthcare services

Comprehensive healthcare services

comprehensive vision and dental plans

comprehensive vision and dental plans

30 days paid vacation

30 days paid vacation

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The U.S. Army is offering opportunities for aspiring culinary enthusiasts to acquire essential skills in various culinary domains, including cooking techniques, catering, hospitality services, inventory...

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United States Army

Cook - Army Reserves

Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans

Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans

30 days paid vacation

30 days paid vacation

90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation

90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation

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The U.S. Army is offering opportunities for aspiring culinary enthusiasts to develop essential skills across various culinary domains, including menu planning, expert cooking techniques, catering, hospitality...

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Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Columbus, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Olive Garden is a family-oriented Italian restaurant known for its high standards and genuine Italian dining experience. They prioritize the health and safety of their team members and guests, ensuring the...

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Famous Dave's

Line Cook

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Safe working environment

Safe working environment

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Famous Dave's is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Food Prep Associate to ensure safety, sanitation, and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality, and timeliness. The ideal...

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Chili's Grill & Bar

Line Cook - Clarksville Chili's

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Chili's Grill & Bar is looking for energetic and dependable Heart of House Team Members to set the pace for a great shift, providing fast and reliable service that embodies the Chili's spirit of excellence in...

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Olive Garden

Prep Cook

Greeley, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Olive Garden, a popular Italian restaurant chain, is looking for a Prep Cook to join their team. As a key player in delivering the genuine Italian dining experience, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing...

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United States Army

Cook - Army Reserves

Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans

Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans

30 days paid vacation

30 days paid vacation

90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation

90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation

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The U.S. Army is a diverse organization offering a wealth of possibilities for individuals seeking to acquire essential culinary skills and build a successful career. The Army is committed to providing...

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Burger King

Line Cook

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

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Burger King is currently seeking Line Cooks who are responsible for meal preparation, cooking, and plating food orders to meet the restaurant's standards, ensuring efficiency and precision.

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Our list of Prep Cook jobs in the U.S. includes job ads that offer higher salaries than the national average, along with flexibility and benefits that will help you stay motivated to pursue your passion for the culinary arts.

Prep Cook Employment in the US

The demand for Cooks, including Prep Cooks, is increasing in the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 6% growth in Cook jobs from 2022 to 2032. This is equivalent to an average of 17,520 job openings each year.

Prep Cook Average Salary in the US

Prep Cooks earn an average of $32,427 per year or $16 per hour.

Graphic displaying average annual salary of Prep Cooks 

Requirements To Work as a Prep Cook in the US

Here are the most common requirements of Prep Cook employers in the U.S.:

  • Must be at least 16 years old: Legal age varies per state. In some states people as young as 14 can work part-time, but generally-speaking, 16 is the minimum working age without restrictions for non-hazardous jobs as per the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Ability to provide legal documentation to work in the U.S.: As part of the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, new employees are required to submit proof that they're authorized to work in the country. This includes an unexpired foreign passport with an I-551 stamp, a permanent resident card or an unexpired employment authorization card.
  • High school diploma: Some employers require applicants to have a high school diploma or GED as the minimum educational background.
  • ServSafe certification: ServSafe certification proves that you're knowledgeable in food safety practices.

Prep Cook Jobs FAQ

No, that isn't a requirement to work as a Prep Cook. Even Chefs can be employed without a culinary degree.

New York City ($41,255) and Los Angeles ($40,819) are some of the major U.S. cities that offer Prep Cooks the highest salaries.

How We Chose Our Prep Cook Jobs

We chose the jobs according to the following:

  • Competitive salaries: We prioritized jobs from employers that offer a salary range of $15 to $27 per hour.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits: The majority of the jobs featured in this article offer a 401(k) plan, free meals and education assistance to supplement the base pay.
  • Variety in job type: We made sure to include both part-time and full-time options to provide you flexibility.