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Prep Cook

at Another Broken Egg of America, LLC
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development training

Leadership development training

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(K) retirement savings program

401(K) retirement savings program

Prep Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, 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 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 Rosewood Market + Deli
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Up to $15.00

Up to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

holiday closures

holiday closures

wage increase

wage increase

Prep Cook (Columbiana Drive)

at Texas Roadhouse
Columbia, SC, 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 insurance

short-term disability insurance

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 / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL

at AEG
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Career advancement potential

Career advancement potential

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

supportive management

supportive management

Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL

at Columbia Fireflies
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Workplace safety training

Workplace safety training

team environment

team environment

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Early wage access

Early wage access

telemedicine

telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $10.50 to $14.00

From $10.50 to $14.00

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

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

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 Panda Express
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.00

From $12.00 to $16.00

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

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary 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 leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Kitchen/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

financial rewards

financial rewards

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee recognition

employee recognition

skill development opportunities

skill development opportunities

training provided

training provided

Food Prep Worker - University of South Carolina

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Pick & Prep Chef

at Lowe's
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
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 discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Food Prep Worker - Qdoba - University of South Carolina

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Line Cook

at Outback Steakhouse
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25

From $12.75 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Career Development

Line Cook

at HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Health incentive account

Health incentive account

Health Reimbursement Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Tenured employee reward program

Tenured employee reward program

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, 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

Food Prep Worker - Halal Shack - University of South Carolina

at Aramark
Columbia, SC, 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

training programs

training programs

35 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Columbia, SC - May 2026

Browse 35 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbia, SC. 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, SC

Employers in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Columbia, SC typically ranges from $31,200 per year to $31,200 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: $31,200 per year
  • Average wage: $31,200 per year or $15 per hour
  • Highest wage: $31,200 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Columbia, SC

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Columbia, SC 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, SC include:

  • Rosewood Market + Deli

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Columbia, SC

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbia, SC offer Career growth opportunities, accident insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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