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Prep Cook

at Yard House
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

sick pay

sick pay

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Prep Cook

at NAPA Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

hands-on training

hands-on training

Mentorship from experienced chefs

Mentorship from experienced chefs

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Prep Cook

at NAPA Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.50

From $13.75 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

hands-on training

hands-on training

mentorship

mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Prep Cook

at True Food Kitchen
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.50

From $13.75 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

restaurant dining discount

restaurant dining discount

paid volunteer time

paid volunteer time

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Prep Cook

at Carolina Ale House
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $17.00

From $12.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) with company contribution up to 4 percent

401(k) with company contribution up to 4 percent

shift meals

shift meals

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Job flexibility

Job flexibility

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Prep Cook, Mornings

at Invited
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

leave programs

leave programs

Banquet Prep Cook

at Sheraton
Durham, NC, USA|
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

discounted room rates

discounted room rates

Training

Training

Development

Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Holly Springs, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Prep Cook/Cocinero de Preparacion - Hiring Immediately

at Alpaca Chicken
Cary, NC, USA|
From $12.00 to $16.00

From $12.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tips

Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Cook/Prep Kitchen Worker

at Pro's Epicurean Ristorante
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Apex, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

discount programs

discount programs

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

PM Cook Hyatt House Raleigh/RDU/Brier Creek

at CMC Hotels
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

sick leave

sick leave

401k

401k

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Hyatt hotel discounts

Hyatt hotel discounts

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

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

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Early wage access

Early wage access

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
From $0.50 to $10.00

From $0.50 to $10.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount during shift

50% meal discount during shift

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Apex, NC, USA|Onsite
From $11.00 to $14.50

From $11.00 to $14.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep Worker II - Cook - Duke University Hospital

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cook

at Life Time
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

96 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Cary, NC - May 2026

Browse 96 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cary, NC. 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 Cary, NC

Employers in Cary, NC are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings

There has been 1 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 Cary, NC

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Cary, NC typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $35,400 per year, with average earnings near $31,200 per year or $15 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $31,200 per year or $15 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Cary, NC using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Cary, NC

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Cary, NC 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 Cary, NC include:

  • Sheraton
  • Alpaca Chicken

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Cary, NC

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cary, NC offer Medical Coverage, dental coverage, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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