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Prep Cook at Another Broken Egg of America, LLC
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible scheduling
Career growth opportunities
Leadership development training
Meal Discount
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Employee assistance program
401(K) retirement savings program
Prep Cook at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Prep Cook at Rosewood Market + Deli
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Up to $15.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
employee discount
holiday closures
wage increase
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at AEG
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75
Hourly
Full-time
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Equal opportunity employer
Training opportunities
Career advancement potential
Team-oriented environment
supportive management
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at Columbia Fireflies
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
flexible scheduling
Workplace safety training
team environment
Career development opportunities
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $10.50 to $14.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Meal Discount
flexible schedules
scholarships
Perks and Discounts programs
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Cook at Panda Express
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
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
opportunities for growth
Paid training
Career and leadership development
Kitchen/Cook at Pizza Hut
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
financial rewards
flexible schedule
employee recognition
skill development opportunities
training provided
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Food Prep Worker - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Pick & Prep Chef at Lowe's
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Food Prep Worker - Qdoba - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
Line Cook at Outback Steakhouse
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Line Cook at HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Health incentive account
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Discount Program
Tenured employee reward program
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Line Cook at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Food Prep Worker - Halal Shack - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
Line Cook at Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
collaborative work environment
Line Cook at Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
training provided
Employee Meals
Potential for advancement
Positive work environment
team-oriented culture
family-friendly atmosphere
Cook - Buffalo Wild Wings - North Charleston, SC - Dorchester Rd at Buffalo Wild Wings
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Potential health insurance
401(k)
Career advancement opportunities
flexible schedules
inclusive work environment
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Company Discounts
Tuition Assistance
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Posted 11 days ago
Prep Cook at Another Broken Egg of America, LLC
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible scheduling
Career growth opportunities
Leadership development training
Meal Discount
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Employee assistance program
401(K) retirement savings program
Posted 11 days ago
Prep Cook at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Posted 12 days ago
Prep Cook at Rosewood Market + Deli
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Up to $15.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
employee discount
holiday closures
wage increase
Posted 16 days ago
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at AEG
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75
Hourly
Full-time
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Equal opportunity employer
Training opportunities
Career advancement potential
Team-oriented environment
supportive management
Posted 18 days ago
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager- PART TIME/ SEASONAL at Columbia Fireflies
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
flexible scheduling
Workplace safety training
team environment
Career development opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $10.50 to $14.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Meal Discount
flexible schedules
scholarships
Perks and Discounts programs
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Panda Express
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $16.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
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
opportunities for growth
Paid training
Career and leadership development
Posted 10 days ago
Kitchen/Cook at Pizza Hut
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
financial rewards
flexible schedule
employee recognition
skill development opportunities
training provided
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep Worker - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Posted 5 days ago
Pick & Prep Chef at Lowe's
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep Worker - Qdoba - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
Posted 8 days ago
Line Cook at Outback Steakhouse
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Posted 8 days ago
Line Cook at HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Health incentive account
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Discount Program
Tenured employee reward program
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Posted 16 days ago
Line Cook at Bonefish Grill
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep Worker - Halal Shack - University of South Carolina at Aramark
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
Posted 19 days ago
Line Cook at Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
collaborative work environment
Posted 29 days ago
Line Cook at Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
training provided
Employee Meals
Potential for advancement
Positive work environment
team-oriented culture
family-friendly atmosphere
Posted 2 months ago
Cook - Buffalo Wild Wings - North Charleston, SC - Dorchester Rd at Buffalo Wild Wings
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Potential health insurance
401(k)
Career advancement opportunities
flexible schedules
inclusive work environment
Posted 2 months ago
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Company Discounts
Tuition Assistance
27 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Columbia, SC - April 2026
Browse 27 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 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, 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
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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 employee discount, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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