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Prep Cook

at Hersha Hospitality Management
Sommerville, MA, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $23.00

From $21.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

safe work environment

safe work environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

training programs

training programs

Prep Cook

at Sodexo
Sommerville, MA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Burlington, MA, USA|
From $15.00 to $19.25

From $15.00 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

Prep Cook

at Paris Creperie
Sommerville, MA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free staff meal

Free staff meal

Free staff drinks

Free staff drinks

Flexible work hours

Flexible work hours

Dedicated dishwasher

Dedicated dishwasher

creative work environment

creative work environment

opportunity for training

opportunity for training

Supportive team atmosphere

Supportive team atmosphere

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Sommerville, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.75

From $15.00 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Boston, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.50

From $15.00 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

Prep Cook

at Seasons Ltd
Chestnut Hill, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.00

From $15.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook - One Congress - Carr Properties

at Aramark
Boston, MA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $21.00

From $19.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

work life resources

work life resources

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.00

From $15.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Boston, MA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.70

Exact $24.70

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Deli Cook

at Sodexo
Somerville, MA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $25.00

From $23.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Line Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Sommerville, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.50

From $15.00 to $21.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Airport Lounge Cook

at Sodexo
Boston, MA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.20

Exact $23.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Free shift meals at some locations

Free shift meals at some locations

Uniforms at some locations

Uniforms at some locations

Safety shoes at some locations

Safety shoes at some locations

Transportation support at some locations

Transportation support at some locations

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Lynnfield, MA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.40

From $17.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

employee perks

employee perks

Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Beverly, MA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.40

From $17.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Cook

at DE Foods (KFC)
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

PM Line Cook

at Hyatt
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

24/7 Teledoc service

24/7 Teledoc service

free maintenance medications

free maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

Row 34 Cambridge - Line Cook

at Row 34 - Cambridge
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

MBTA pass program

MBTA pass program

Daily staff meal

Daily staff meal

Employee dining policy

Employee dining policy

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $30.20

From $17.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial Wellness Program

Financial Wellness Program

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Cook

at KFC
Allston, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

competitive pay

competitive pay

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Cook

at KFC
Malden, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

uniform provided

uniform provided

Cook

at KFC
Billerica, MA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

teamwork environment

teamwork environment

job training

job training

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

86 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Cambridge, MA - May 2026

Browse 86 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cambridge, MA. 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 Cambridge, MA

Employers in Cambridge, MA 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 new 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 Cambridge, MA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Cambridge, MA typically ranges from $31,200 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $41,600 per year or $20 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $31,200 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA include:

  • Sodexo
  • Yard House
  • Chuck E. Cheese

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Cambridge, MA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cambridge, MA offer Flexible work schedules, Medical insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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