Part Time Prep Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Find part-time Prep Cook jobs in Des Moines, IA updated for May 2026. This page lists verified openings where you can apply directly with no signup required.

Whether you’re looking for evening Prep Cook shifts, weekend Prep Cook jobs, or flexible part-time roles, you’ll find options here. Many positions don’t require prior experience and offer immediate start dates.

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Culinary Instructor

at Classpop!
2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA|Remote
Range $65.00

Range $65.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Prep Cook

at Qdoba - Roaring Fork
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.00

Up to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k

401k

employee discount

employee discount

Referral program

Referral program

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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)

401(k)

Prep Cook - Gateway Market

at Gateway Market & Cafe
Des Moines, IA, USA|
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

health benefits

health benefits

Prep Cook - Ankeny Chili's

at Chili's
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Team culture

Team culture

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.25

From $13.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $17.75

From $14.00 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook - Ankeny Chili's

at Chili's
Ankeny, IA, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Team culture

Team culture

Prep Cook

at Tribute Eatery & Bar
Ankeny, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Guest discounts

Guest discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee appreciation party

employee appreciation party

Prep Person

at Perkins
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.20

From $14.50 to $18.20

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

educational assistance

educational assistance

competitive pay

competitive pay

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Career development pathway

Career development pathway

Paid college credits

Paid college credits

Line Cook - Kitchen Staff

at Rook Room LLC
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $19.25

From $15.25 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Staff discounts

Staff discounts

Team game nights

Team game nights

growth potential

growth potential

Back of House

at McAlister's Deli
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $16.25

From $12.75 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

training programs

training programs

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $17.75

From $13.25 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee events

Employee events

COOK

at Hope Center Ministries
Des Moines, IA, USA|
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Workplace spiritual support

Workplace spiritual support

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

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 on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook

at Red Lobster
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year

401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

25% discount when dining as a guest

25% discount when dining as a guest

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

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

Cook I

at Sodexo
West Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee discount

employee discount

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

Transportation support

Transportation support

59 Part-Time Prep Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA – May 2026

There are currently 59 part-time Prep Cook jobs in Des Moines, IA hiring this May 2026. These jobs are a great way to earn income, get experience, and work flexible hours in your area.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, part-time shifts offer a simple way to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Part-Time Prep Cook Job in Des Moines?

Working part-time as a Prep Cook in Des Moines comes with many benefits:

  • Flexible work hours – pick shifts that fit your schedule
  • Fast hiring process – many employers are hiring now
  • No degree needed – learn while you work
  • Shorter shifts – ideal for students, parents, or second jobs
  • Useful experience – build skills for your career

You can apply to jobs that match your availability – mornings, evenings, or weekends. Some jobs require experience, but many are entry-level and offer training.

If you’re looking for weekend Prep Cook jobs in Des Moines, evening Prep Cook openings, or part-time Prep Cook work with no experience, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Prep Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Stays focused and follows instructions
  • Learns quickly on the job

Some Prep Cook jobs may include tasks like preparing items, helping customers, keeping work areas clean, or handling orders – depending on the type of business.

How to Apply for Part-Time Prep Cook Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 59 part-time Prep Cook jobs listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or schedule
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