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Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical 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

Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $15.50

From $12.25 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical 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

Kitchen+ Bar- Prep Cook-2

at Drury Hotels
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

incentives - quarterly bonuses

incentives - quarterly bonuses

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Free room nights

Free room nights

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Company-matched 401(k)

Company-matched 401(k)

Kitchen+ Bar- Prep Cook-2

at Drury Hotels
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

quarterly bonuses

quarterly bonuses

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Free room nights

Free room nights

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Line Cook

at Taziki's Cafe
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

training program

training program

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Exciting and dynamic work environment

Exciting and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for a promising career path

Opportunities for a promising career path

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $8.00 to $12.50

From $8.00 to $12.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Up to $8.00

Up to $8.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

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

Cook

at JRN Inc. - KFC
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.00

From $12.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal each shift

free meal each shift

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

career advancement

career advancement

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

Mentorship programs

Mentorship programs

Cook

at JRN Inc. - KFC
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $11.50 to $15.50

From $11.50 to $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal

free meal

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401k plan

401k plan

Prep Person

at McDonald's
Chattanooga, TN, 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and advancement opportunities

Training and advancement opportunities

Bi weekly direct deposit

Bi weekly direct deposit

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.00

From $12.75 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)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Leadership development

Leadership development

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Cook

at Sodexo
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Cook

at JRN Inc. - KFC
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $16.50

From $12.50 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal each shift

free meal each shift

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401K plan with 6% match

401K plan with 6% match

Line Cook

at IHOP Hixson
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $14.00

From $13.00 to $14.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $16.00

From $14.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.25

From $13.00 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Holiday closure

Holiday closure

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook - IHOP

at IHOP
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.00

Exact $12.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Family discounts

Family discounts

on the job training

on the job training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Discount Program

Discount Program

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

44 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Chattanooga, TN - May 2026

Browse 44 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Chattanooga, TN. 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 Chattanooga, TN

Employers in Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, TN

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Chattanooga, TN typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Chattanooga, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, TN include:

    Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Chattanooga, TN

    Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Chattanooga, TN offer Team Member Assistance Program, Disability insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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