Prep Cook Jobs in Athens, GA

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There are currently 42 Prep Cook jobs in Athens, GA hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Prep Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Prep Cook in Athens offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Prep Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Prep Cook work in your area, Prep Cook jobs close to you, or local Prep Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Prep Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Prep Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Prep Cook Jobs Near You in Athens, GA

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  1. Browse the 42 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in Athens, GA

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Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Ted's Montana Grill
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $19.00

Range $17.00 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

medical benefits

medical benefits

401(k) plan with matching

401(k) plan with matching

scratch kitchen environment

scratch kitchen environment

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Grill Cook/Prep Cook

at Barberitos
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Exact $8.00

Exact $8.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook - Athens Chili's

at Chili's
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook - Athens Chili's

at Chili's
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Training and Development

Training and Development

Prep Cook

at Carrabba's Italian Grill
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $15.75

Range $12.50 - $15.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

employee discount

employee discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Chili's
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $13.75 - $17.50

Range $13.75 - $17.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Back of House, Line/Prep Cook, Culinary Team

at Taco Mama
Athens, GA, USA|
Range $15.00 - $22.00

Range $15.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

free shift meal

free shift meal

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Cook

at SALVATION ARMY
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.00

Exact $12.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Aflac benefits

Aflac benefits

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

health insurance eligibility on day 1

health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

growth and development opportunities

growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Grill Cook

at Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.25

Range $15.00 - $19.25

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Early shift

Early shift

Sundays Off

Sundays Off

team environment

team environment

supportive management

supportive management

employee discount

employee discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook (Full-Time)

at Zaxby's
Athens, GA, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

Meal discounts off shift

Meal discounts off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Cook (Part-Time)

at Zaxby's
Athens, GA, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

FSA options

FSA options

HSA options

HSA options

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Student loan support

Student loan support

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Service Team Member, Nights

at Piedmont Healthcare
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.25 - $16.00

Range $12.25 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

wellness programs

wellness programs

Total rewards

Total rewards

PREP

at Metro Services, LLC
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $15.75

Range $12.50 - $15.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

BOH shift meals

BOH shift meals

Meal Discounts for Friends/Family

Meal Discounts for Friends/Family

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

competitive benefits

competitive benefits

Free tele-medicine

Free tele-medicine

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

employee discount

employee discount

Cook Assistant

at Ohio University
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $14.43 - $18.30

Range $14.43 - $18.30

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

Basic and supplemental life

Basic and supplemental life

Winter break closure

Winter break closure

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

educational benefits

educational benefits

sick leave

sick leave

vacation

vacation

Retirement

Retirement

Line Cook

at Jim N Nicks Management LLC
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Cook / Grill Operator

at Waffle House
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Stock ownership opportunities

Stock ownership opportunities

weekly pay

weekly pay

Cook I (Partial Year)

at Inside Higher Ed
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.52

Exact $17.52

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Athens, GA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401K with company match

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discounts on food and retail items

Discounts on food and retail items

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Athens, GA, USA|
Range $13.50 - $18.00

Range $13.50 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility

Health insurance eligibility

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company matching

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% discount on food and retail items

35% discount on food and retail items

Recognition programs and employee events

Recognition programs and employee events

Cook

at Encompass Health
Athens, GA, USA|Onsite
Range $12.25 - $16.25

Range $12.25 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Cook

at Sonic
Athens, GA, USA|
Range $12.25 - $16.50

Range $12.25 - $16.50

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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