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Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook at Yard House
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Prep Cook at Yard House
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
Health and Well-Being Benefits
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
overtime pay
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
employee training
career advancement
competitive hourly wage
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50 percent discount on meal during shift
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
perks and discounts
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.50 to $26.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
Bereavement leave
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Paid training
Career and leadership development
opportunities for growth
Food Prep Worker - Dignity Health Arena at Aramark
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
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Kitchen Crew - Ono 057 at Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Bonus and awards program
401(k) matching program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Meal Discount
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.50 to $26.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Vacation leave
sick leave
Bereavement leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to the community
Hands-on paid training
Ongoing career development
Leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Cook - Franchise at Denny's
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
meal discounts
flexible scheduling
Employee training programs
supportive work environment
Opportunities for advancement
Equal employment opportunity
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Food Prep Worker - Dignity Health Arena at Aramark
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Pasta Cook at California Pizza Kitchen
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.90
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Cook Assistant at California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Line Cook I at Hard Rock
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
stock purchase
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
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Posted 13 days ago
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 16 days ago
Prep Cook at Yard House
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Posted 18 days ago
Prep Cook at Yard House
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Posted 13 hours ago
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
overtime pay
Posted 12 days ago
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
employee training
career advancement
competitive hourly wage
Posted 6 days ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50 percent discount on meal during shift
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
perks and discounts
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Posted 1 day ago
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.50 to $26.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
Bereavement leave
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Paid training
Career and leadership development
opportunities for growth
Posted 15 days ago
Food Prep Worker - Dignity Health Arena at Aramark
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 1 day ago
Kitchen Crew - Ono 057 at Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Bonus and awards program
401(k) matching program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Meal Discount
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.50 to $26.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Vacation leave
sick leave
Bereavement leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to the community
Hands-on paid training
Ongoing career development
Leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Posted 1 day ago
Cook - Franchise at Denny's
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
meal discounts
flexible scheduling
Employee training programs
supportive work environment
Opportunities for advancement
Equal employment opportunity
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 29 days ago
Food Prep Worker - Dignity Health Arena at Aramark
Bakersfield, CA, USA|
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Posted 2 months ago
Pasta Cook at California Pizza Kitchen
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.90
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Posted 2 months ago
Cook Assistant at California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Posted 1 day ago
Line Cook I at Hard Rock
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Posted 2 months ago
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
stock purchase
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
24 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Bakersfield, CA - April 2026
Browse 24 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Bakersfield, CA. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.
Hiring Demand for Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Employers in Bakersfield, CA are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.
Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings
There have been 2 jobs for Prep Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.
Entry Level Prep Cook Salary in Bakersfield, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Bakersfield, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $62,400 per year, with average earnings near $41,100 per year or $19.8 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
- Average wage: $41,100 per year or $19.8 per hour
- Highest wage: $62,400 per year
How To Apply for Entry Level job
Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Bakersfield, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.
Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Bakersfield, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Bakersfield, CA create steady demand for entry level Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.
Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Prep Cook Roles
Frequent employers hiring entry level Prep Cook roles in Bakersfield, CA include:
- El Pollo Loco
- Olive Garden
- Aramark
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Bakersfield, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Bakersfield, CA offer Parental leave, career advancement, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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