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at Whole FoodsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.75 - $17.50
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Access to team member perks
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $11.00 - $13.75
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 GardenColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $11.00 - $13.75
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
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 - Hiring Immediately
at Condado TacosColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00
Full-time
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Inclusive culture and fun
tips paid daily
Opportunity for growth
Closed on Easter
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Food discount
Telehealth benefit
Employee Assistance Programs
Same Day Pay
Discount Program
Food Service - Prep Cook
at SSA GroupColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Employee assistance program
Get Paid Early
Tuition Discount
Parental leave
meal plan
Employee Discounts
Prep Cook
at Market DistrictColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $12.75 - $16.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement savings plan
bonus potential
paid bereavement
Prep Cook
at Ruth's ChrisColumbus, OH, USA|
Range $11.00 - $14.75
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dining Discounts
Employee assistance program
training and career growth opportunities
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Referral program
Prep/Cook - Brassica Upper Arlington
at BrassicaColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
healthy lifestyle reimbursement
free meal
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Buca di Beppo Prep Cook
at Buca di BeppoColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Training and development opportunities
Kitchen/Food Prep
at Cafe ZupasColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Five raises in the first year
Set schedule with no Sundays
Free high-quality meal with every shift
50 percent food discount
Hands-on and personal training
Fun and positive culture
opportunities for career growth
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time
at Whole FoodsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time
at Whole FoodsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks
Kitchen Team Member/Cook
at Buffalo Wild WingsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.25 - $17.75
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
flexible schedule
shift meal discount
family dining discount
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
wellbeing support tool
Recognition Program
Cash Referral Program
Community involvement
Slip resistant shoes program
Training Contests
Kitchen Team Member/Cook
at Buffalo Wild WingsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $18.25
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
flexible schedule
shift meal discount
family dining discount
best in class training
Advancement opportunities
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Champions of Hope program
Cash Referral Program
Journey Wellbeing Support Tool
PerkSpot Discount Program
Recognition Program
Slip resistant shoes program
Community involvement
Igniting Dreams Grant Program
Training Contests
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $11.00 - $15.13
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time
at Whole FoodsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee training and development
flexible scheduling
Team member perks
Kickback Host
at Drury HotelsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Up to $3,200.00
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Quarterly bonus
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
hotel discounts
Free room nights
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Team Member Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan
Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)
at Raising Cane'sColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
OnePass Gym Membership Program
401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match for ages 21 and older
Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
Crewmember Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Closed for all major holidays
Early closure for company events
Casual Work Attire
flexible scheduling
Perkspot Employee Discount Program
Line/Prep Cook Positions Available at Ohio Dominican University
at Hallmark Management Service IncColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $17.50
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance
401K with company match
free meal while working
Free nonskid shoes
Employee assistance program
Cook
at Troon GolfColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absence
Cook
at Panda Restaurant GroupColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $22.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Community Involvement Opportunities
Hands-on paid training
Career and leadership development
growth opportunities into management positions
Cook
at Waffle HouseColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Up to $18.00
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Cook
at Raising Cane'sColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Cook
at Marcus TheatresColumbus, OH, USA|
Exact $12.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Premium holiday pay
flexible schedules
free movies
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement benefits
fully paid training
Cook
at Marcus HotelsColumbus, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Premium holiday pay
flexible or set schedules
free movies
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement benefits
fully paid accelerated training program
Professional kitchen environment
55 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Columbus, OH - June 2026
Browse 55 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH
Employers in Columbus, OH 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 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 Columbus, OH
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Columbus, OH typically ranges from $3,200 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $31,800 per year or $15.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $3,200 per year
- Average wage: $31,800 per year or $15.3 per hour
- Highest wage: $52,800 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Columbus, OH
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH include:
- Whole Foods
- Whole Foods
- Brassica
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Columbus, OH
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Columbus, OH offer flexible scheduling, financial wellness programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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