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Prep Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Beef 'O' Brady's
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.50

From $13.00 to $16.50

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)

Fun environment and team culture

Fun environment and team culture

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

meal perks

meal perks

Paid training

Paid training

Flexible part-time or full-time schedule

Flexible part-time or full-time schedule

competitive salary

competitive salary

Training & development

Training & development

Prep Cook

at FORNO OSTERIA AND BAR MONTGOMERY
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.25

From $13.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Cincinnati, OH, USA|
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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook - Hiring Immediately

at Cooper's Hawk
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.25

From $13.75 to $17.25

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)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

Discount on retail and private events

Discount on retail and private events

Monthly wine tastings

Monthly wine tastings

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telehealth

telehealth

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

early pay access

early pay access

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

mental health support

mental health support

Wine education

Wine education

Culinary education

Culinary education

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Cook I

at Sodexo
Cincinnati, OH, 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 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 plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.75

From $13.25 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope program

Champions of Hope program

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Food Preparer - $20.00/hr

at Gate Gourmet
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

overtime pay

overtime pay

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift

at Raising Cane's
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

Renter's insurance

Renter's insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401k plan

401k plan

financial advisors

financial advisors

Crewmember Assistance Program

Crewmember Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday closure

Holiday closure

Early closure for events

Early closure for events

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

employee discount

employee discount

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $13.07 to $15.13

From $13.07 to $15.13

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
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $11.00 to $15.13

From $11.00 to $15.13

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

Work today get paid tomorrow

Work today get paid tomorrow

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 Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.06

Exact $20.06

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Panda Express
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

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

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Management growth opportunities

Cook I

at Sodexo
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.41

Exact $20.41

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

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

Free shift meals (varies by location)

Free shift meals (varies by location)

Uniforms (varies by location)

Uniforms (varies by location)

Safety shoes (varies by location)

Safety shoes (varies by location)

Transportation support (varies by location)

Transportation support (varies by location)

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holidays off

holidays off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team member app for shift swaps

Team member app for shift swaps

Line Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Banquet Line Cook

at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $20.00

From $18.50 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 coverage

vision coverage

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

AM Line Cook

at Pyramid Global Hospitality
Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $17.00

From $16.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

On-site wellness programs

On-site wellness programs

Local discounts

Local discounts

Employee rates on hotel stays

Employee rates on hotel stays

45 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Cincinnati, OH - May 2026

Browse 45 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cincinnati, OH. 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 Cincinnati, OH

Employers in Cincinnati, OH 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 Cincinnati, OH

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Cincinnati, OH typically ranges from $27,000 per year to $41,600 per year, with average earnings near $34,000 per year or $16.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $27,000 per year
  • Average wage: $34,000 per year or $16.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $41,600 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Cincinnati, OH

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Cincinnati, OH 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 Cincinnati, OH include:

  • Gate Gourmet
  • Sodexo
  • Cooper's Hawk

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Cincinnati, OH

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Cincinnati, OH offer Flexible part-time or full-time schedule, Retirement Plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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