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Prep Cook
at Cooper's HawkColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.15 - $19.00
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
dining discount
Retail wine discount
Discount on retail and private events
Monthly wine tastings
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telehealth
401K with company match
Paid Time Off
flexible schedules
early pay access
Wellness Support
mental health support
Wine and Culinary Education
Career Growth Flight Plan
Team member rewards
Milestone recognition
Referral bonuses
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenBaltimore, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $25.00
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
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
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenBaltimore, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $25.00
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
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenBaltimore, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00
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) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook
at The Capital BurgerSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.95 - $24.75
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
flexible spending accounts
Dining Discounts
Prep Cook
at Whole FoodsSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $14.50 - $18.25
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k)
Career development opportunities
Cocinero de Preparacion (Prep Cook)
at Silver Diner Development, LLCSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Employee assistance program
meal discounts
Gym membership discounts
Work shoe discounts
Prep Cook at Jackmont Hospitality Silver Spring, MD
at Jackmont HospitalitySilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
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Food Prep Associate
at AramarkColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Cook
at SodexoColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.00
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Employee Discount Programs
Free Shift Meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Public transportation support
parking
Cook
at Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Temporary
Hourly
Rotating Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseCatonsville, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Early wage access
Pet insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseCatonsville, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50% meal discount during shift
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
Perks and Discounts programs
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.15 - $18.15
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.15 - $18.15
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseTakoma Park, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.15 - $18.15
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Paid sick time
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Early wage access
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $17.15 - $18.15
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Commuter assistance
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
401(k)
Pet insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Pantry Chef
at AramarkSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Internship
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Benefits
Restaurant Cook
at AramarkColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Support
Grill Cook
at CAVA - ColumbiaColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telemedicine
Pet insurance
401k
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
community service leave
free meal
Line Cook
at LongHorn SteakhouseColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $21.00
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
shift meals
Anniversary pay
holidays off
Employee Discounts
Scheduling flexibility
Cook
at Panda Restaurant GroupColumbia, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $19.50 - $22.50
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
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 community
Hands-on paid training
Ongoing career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Cook
at SodexoSilver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.75
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Restaurant Cook
at MarriottBaltimore, MD, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00
Full-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Opportunities to Advance
Supportive chef team
Growth and teamwork focused kitchen
competitive pay
Quality brand recognition
Cook
at SodexoNorth Bethesda, MD, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
discount programs
39 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Columbia, MD - July 2026
Browse 39 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbia, MD. 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 Columbia, MD
Employers in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Columbia, MD typically ranges from $35,700 per year to $39,500 per year, with average earnings near $37,400 per year or $18 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $35,700 per year
- Average wage: $37,400 per year or $18 per hour
- Highest wage: $39,500 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Columbia, MD
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD include:
- Cooper's Hawk
- Sodexo
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Columbia, MD
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbia, MD offer parking, early pay access, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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