Prep Cook Jobs in Durham, NC

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There are currently 57 Prep Cook jobs in Durham, NC hiring this August 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Prep Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Prep Cook in Durham offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Prep Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Prep Cook work in your area, Prep Cook jobs close to you, or local Prep Cook openings with no experience required, 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
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Prep Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Prep Cook Jobs Near You in Durham, NC

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  1. Browse the 57 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in Durham, NC

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Banquet Prep Cook

at Enterprise
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

discounted room rates

discounted room rates

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook / Event Cook / Line Cook

at Topgolf
Durham, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Full-time and part-time positions available

Full-time and part-time positions available

equal opportunity employment

equal opportunity employment

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Employee training and development

Employee training and development

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Prep Cook

at Flik Independent School Dining
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Flik Independent School Dining
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook/Cocinero de Preparacion - Hiring Immediately

at Alpaca Chicken
Cary, NC, USA|
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

No experience required

No experience required

hourly pay

hourly pay

Tips

Tips

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunity for skill development

opportunity for skill development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook/Cocinero de Preparacion - Hiring Immediately

at Alpaca Chicken
Cary, NC, USA|
Range $12.00 - $16.00

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tips

Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

From-Scratch Prep Cook in Dynamic Corporate Kitchen

at Apple
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

team events

team events

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Cook

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.75

Exact $17.75

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

uniform provided

uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Safety shoes provided

Transportation support

Transportation support

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cary, NC, USA|
Range $13.25 - $17.75

Range $13.25 - $17.75

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

Cook

at Waltonwood
Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Early wage access

Early wage access

Prep Cook/Cocinero de Preparacion (New Store Opening) - Hiring Immediately

at Alpaca Chicken
Durham, NC, USA|
Exact $14.00

Exact $14.00

No experience required

No experience required

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Tips

Tips

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

holidays off

holidays off

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Food Prep Worker II - Cook - Duke University Hospital

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Career Development

Career Development

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

Inclusive culture

Inclusive culture

training programs

training programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

PREP

at Metro Services, LLC
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $12.50 - $16.00

Range $12.50 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Back of house shift meals

Back of house shift meals

Front of house meal discounts

Front of house meal discounts

Meal discounts for friends and family

Meal discounts for friends and family

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

competitive benefits

competitive benefits

Free tele-medicine

Free tele-medicine

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Perks at work

Perks at work

long-term career growth

long-term career growth

Cook

at The Forest at Duke
Durham, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Low cost health insurance

Low cost health insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

403B retirement plan

403B retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

Cook

at Waffle House
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Up to $18.00

Up to $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dishwasher/Prep

at Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Part-time employment

Part-time employment

Flexible work hours

Flexible work hours

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Cook (Full-Time)

at Zax LLC
Durham, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Cook-Duke University Hospital

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook - North Carolina Central University

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform service

Uniform service

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Pick & Prep Chef Raleigh NC

at Lowe's
Durham, NC, USA|
Range $12.50 - $16.00

Range $12.50 - $16.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cooks/Line Cook - DUKE University

at Proof Of The Pudding
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive pay starting at $16-$20/hour

Competitive pay starting at $16-$20/hour

daily meal per shift

daily meal per shift

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

On-the-job training

On-the-job training

Flexible work schedule excluding home football/basketball game days

Flexible work schedule excluding home football/basketball game days

working at scenic and iconic facilities in North Carolina

working at scenic and iconic facilities in North Carolina

Cook

at Unscripted Durham
Durham, NC, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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 programs

Training and development programs

work-life balance initiatives

work-life balance initiatives

Cook

at Wegmans
Cary, NC, USA|
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

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