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Olive Garden is a popular American casual dining restaurant chain known for its genuine Italian cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a diverse menu featuring soups, sauces, pastas, and lasagna, Olive...
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From $16.90 to $21.75
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Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for delivering an authentic Italian dining experience to guests across the United States. Established as a leader in the casual dining segment, Olive Garden...
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From $16.50 to $20.00
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Ruth's Chris Steak House, established in 1965, is a renowned fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional steaks and legendary hospitality. With a reputation for providing a premium dining experience,...
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Exact $22.75
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Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally acclaimed culinary icon that has firmly established itself as a master in the art of Xiao Long Bao, a type of delicate soup dumpling that has captured the hearts and palates of...
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From $16.50 to $23.00
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Yard House is a vibrant, contemporary restaurant known for its extensive selection of over 100 beers on tap and its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a prominent name in the casual...
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From $16.50 to $20.00
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Ruth's Chris Steak House, founded in 1965, is a renowned upscale restaurant chain known for its exceptional hospitality and legendary steaks. The company prides itself on treating its team members like family...
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From $16.00 to $18.00
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CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, best known for its iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade...
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Exact $25.25
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Legends Global is a premier global partner to some of the world’s most renowned live events, venues, and brands. Operating with a white-label approach, Legends Global provides fully integrated premium services...
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From $16.90 to $17.90
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CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. Proudly operating iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and...
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Exact $20.00
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California Fish Grill is a dynamic and rapidly growing restaurant chain specializing in fresh, high-quality seafood with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Renowned for its vibrant and...
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Posted about 2 months ago
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Exact $20.50
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Great Wolf is a renowned hospitality company specializing in providing an exceptional family-friendly experience through its chain of indoor water parks and resorts, known for their focus on entertainment,...
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From $16.50 to $22.00
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Our esteemed establishment is a reputable dining venue known for delivering high-quality culinary experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on maintaining exceptional standards of...
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Great Wolf Lodge is a renowned family entertainment company known for its indoor water parks and resort experiences, attracting guests from all around the country. With a commitment to high quality hospitality...
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From $16.89 to $20.90
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a well-established casual dining restaurant chain renowned for its innovative approach to traditional pizza making and Californian-style cuisine. For over 35 years, CPK has...
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Exact $21.50
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Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a world-renowned culinary institution recognized globally for its mastery of Xiao Long Bao, a type of traditional Taiwanese soup dumpling. Established in 1972, Din Tai Fung has steadily...
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Exact $29.50
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JW Marriott Anaheim Resort is part of the prestigious JW Marriott brand within Marriott International's luxury portfolio, boasting more than 100 stunning hotels in prime urban and resort locations worldwide....
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Exact $24.00
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Sodexo is a global leader in integrated services, dedicated to improving the quality of life for those they serve by delivering exceptional food service, facilities management, and catering solutions. With a...
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From $20.00 to $22.00
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This position is offered by a company engaged in the food service industry, specializing in the preparation and cooking of quality meals to meet customer satisfaction. As a cook in this establishment, you will...
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Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities alike. With a strong presence in numerous sectors including...
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Exact $29.50
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JW Marriott Anaheim Resort is a premier luxury hotel located at 1775 South Clementine Street in Anaheim, California. As part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio, JW Marriott is synonymous with...
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Raising Cane's is a prominent fast-food restaurant chain specializing in high-quality chicken finger meals. Known for its fun and fast-paced work environment, Raising Cane's places a strong emphasis on...
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From $16.90 to $22.00
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Denny's is a well-established American diner-style restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving delicious, affordable meals in a welcoming and family-friendly environment. Founded decades ago, Denny's...
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From $21.00 to $24.00
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HumanGood is a leading nonprofit organization specializing in senior living communities across California and one of the largest in the United States. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults,...
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From $20.00 to $23.00
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Wingstop is a rapidly growing, independently owned and operated restaurant franchise specializing in flavorful chicken wings accompanied by a variety of signature sauces. Known for its commitment to quality,...
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Cook at Red Lobster
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Red Lobster is a well-established restaurant chain that has been delighting customers with its exquisite seafood offerings for over fifty years. Originating from a family-owned restaurant, Red Lobster has...
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Cook at Red Lobster
Exact $25.00
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Red Lobster is a nationally recognized seafood restaurant brand with more than fifty years of history and over 500 restaurant locations. The company was founded as a family-owned restaurant with a vision to...
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Exact $24.15
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Sodexo is a leading global provider of integrated food services and facilities management solutions, with a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for the individuals and communities it serves....
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This job opportunity is with a company that focuses on delivering high-quality food services. The organization is committed to upholding excellent standards across all operational facets, particularly in the...
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We are a dynamic and fast-paced company operating in the food service industry, specializing in delivering high-quality meals to our valued customers. Our establishment prides itself on maintaining excellent...
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The hiring establishment is a service-oriented company that operates in the food preparation and customer service industry. This company is dedicated to providing high-quality food and an exceptional dining...
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Denny's is a nationally recognized restaurant chain known for its welcoming atmosphere and classic American diner experience. With a history spanning over 65 years, Denny's has built its reputation on serving...
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From $20.00 to $22.00
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This job opening is for a Cook position within a company that operates in the food service industry, likely a restaurant or a fast-food establishment. The organization emphasizes providing high-quality food...
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Grill Cook at Sodexo
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Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management, renowned for its commitment to improving quality of life and fostering economic, social, and environmental progress in...
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From $16.90 to $21.90
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain with over 35 years of experience serving innovative and delicious California-inspired dishes. Known for their commitment to a vibrant...
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This job opportunity is offered by a reputable food service establishment dedicated to providing high-quality culinary experiences. Specializing in a range of services including a la carte dining, buffets,...
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Exact $20.00
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Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world. With a strong commitment to social...
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Exact $23.00
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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach is a critical military installation responsible for the storage and management of naval weapons and ordnance. It operates to support the operational readiness of the Navy by...
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Exact $21.00
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Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao, a type of Chinese soup dumpling. Established in 1972, this family-owned restaurant brand has become synonymous...
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From $21.85 to $26.23
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City of Hope is a distinguished national organization committed to transforming the lives of patients battling cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Founded to pioneer medical research and...
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From $16.90 to $24.25
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Ruth's Chris Steak House, founded in 1965, is a distinguished name in the fine dining industry, known for its exceptional steaks and legendary hospitality. With decades of success, the company prides itself on...
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Grill Cook at Sodexo
Exact $28.10
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SodexoMagic is an innovative joint venture partnership formed between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo, a global leader in food services and facilities management. As a certified minority...
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Exact $23.00
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Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B) operates the Honda Center, a leading venue that welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Located in Anaheim, California, the Honda Center is renowned...
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Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to creating a better everyday for everyone through a wide range of integrated solutions including food service, facilities management, and...
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Ruth's Chris Steak House, founded in 1965, is a premier fine dining restaurant renowned for its commitment to delivering legendary hospitality and exceptional dining experiences. As a leader in the upscale...
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been serving innovative California-inspired cuisine for over 35 years. Known for its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, CPK...
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From $17.60 to $19.60
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Burger Lounge is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain committed to delivering high-quality food made from fresh, sustainable ingredients. With a strong emphasis on grass-fed burgers and a passion for...
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From $15.50 to $21.00
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Our client is a reputable food service establishment committed to delivering high-quality culinary experiences to its customers. They operate in a fast-paced environment where efficiency, teamwork, and food...
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Din Tai Fung (DTF) is a globally acclaimed culinary icon specializing in the art of Xiao Long Bao, offering an upscale yet welcoming dining experience that highlights authentic flavors and warm hospitality....
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The hiring establishment is a reputable restaurant known for its commitment to quality food preparation and excellent customer service. This establishment prides itself on maintaining strict standards for...
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Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, operating as a leader in the entertainment and hospitality industry. With a vast network of 450 venues worldwide,...
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76 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Garden Grove, CA - February 2026
Browse 76 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, CA
Employers in Garden Grove, 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 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 Garden Grove, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Garden Grove, CA typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
- Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
- Highest wage: $55,000 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Garden Grove, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Garden Grove, 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
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Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Garden Grove, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Garden Grove, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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