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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Downey, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $23.25

Range $16.90 - $23.25

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

training programs

training programs

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Cerritos, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

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

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $23.25

Range $16.90 - $23.25

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Training and career growth

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook, Paseo

at Delaware North
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Pastry Prep Cook

at Legends Global
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

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)

Hourly wage of $26.00

Hourly wage of $26.00

Part-time Seasonal employment

Part-time Seasonal employment

inclusive workplace culture

inclusive workplace culture

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

team collaboration environment

team collaboration environment

Engagement with world-class live events

Engagement with world-class live events

Professional development support

Professional development support

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Irvine, CA, USA|
Range $16.90 - $18.90

Range $16.90 - $18.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401k

401k

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

Prep Cook (Full Time)

at Healthcare Services Group
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free Telemedicine

Free Telemedicine

Prescription discount program

Prescription discount program

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

PNC EarnedIt

PNC EarnedIt

financial wellness support

financial wellness support

Career Development

Career Development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Taco Bell
South Gate, CA, USA|

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Taco Bell
South Gate, CA, USA|

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Training and Development

Training and Development

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Line Cook/Prep Cook - AM Shift

at Salted
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $24.00

Range $19.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Free Meals

Free Meals

Line Cook/Prep Cook – AM Shift

at Salted
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Free Meals

Free Meals

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

EL Cook/Prep

at El Pollo Loco
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook- Parkside Market at Downtown Disney

at Compass Group
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.50 - $22.50

Range $21.50 - $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Instapay

Instapay

High interest savings

High interest savings

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

EL Cook/Prep

at El Pollo Loco
Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

EL Cook/Prep

at El Pollo Loco
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

EL Cook/Prep

at El Pollo Loco
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

overtime pay

overtime pay

Prep Cook| Seasonal Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds

at Oak View Group
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90

Range $16.90 - $17.90

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hourly wage

hourly wage

seasonal employment

seasonal employment

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

supportive management

supportive management

Experience with high-volume kitchen operations

Experience with high-volume kitchen operations

Positive and professional work setting

Positive and professional work setting

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90

Range $16.90 - $17.90

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 programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

227 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Fullerton, CA - June 2026

Browse 227 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Fullerton, CA. 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 Fullerton, CA

Employers in Fullerton, CA 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 Fullerton, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Fullerton, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $62,400 per year, with average earnings near $49,900 per year or $24 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $49,900 per year or $24 per hour
  • Highest wage: $62,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Fullerton, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Fullerton, CA 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 Fullerton, CA include:

  • El Pollo Loco
  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Legends Global

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Fullerton, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Fullerton, CA offer health benefits, Flexible work schedules, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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