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Prep Cook at Mobettahs
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time at Whole Foods
Schererville, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.40
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness resources
Health and wellness support programs
employee perks
Training and Development
Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time at Whole Foods
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.40
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
employee meal discount
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Deli Cook at Meijer
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $11.25 to $16.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement
career growth
Pizza Cook at Parkhurst Dining
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $11.00 to $15.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
free meal during shift
20 percent discount on food purchases at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining
Paid Time Off
Management career advancement opportunities
Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
Eligibility for 401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Medical insurance
Food Prep Worker - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater at ASM Global
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive hourly wage
safe work environment
Company-wide safety training
Opportunity for career growth
team-oriented workplace
equal opportunity employment
Food Prep Worker - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater at AEG
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
flexible schedule
safety training
Equal opportunity employer
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On-Call/Registry Cook at Sralab
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
competitive pay
comprehensive benefits
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75
Hourly
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
Production/Cook at Pizza Hut
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Career development opportunities
team environment
performance bonuses
Health and safety protocols
PT Line Cook at Davidson Hospitality
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage
24/7 Teledoc service
free maintenance medications
Pet insurance
hotel discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid time off (vacation sick bereavement and holidays)
401k Match
Pastry Cook at Do-Rite Donuts
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pastry Cook at Lettuce Entertain You
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Pastry Cook at Do-Rite Donuts
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
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Posted 14 hours ago
Prep Cook at Mobettahs
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Posted 15 days ago
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time at Whole Foods
Schererville, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.40
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness resources
Health and wellness support programs
employee perks
Training and Development
Posted 1 day ago
Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time at Whole Foods
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.40
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
employee meal discount
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Posted 2 months ago
Deli Cook at Meijer
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $11.25 to $16.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement
career growth
Posted 2 months ago
Pizza Cook at Parkhurst Dining
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
From $11.00 to $15.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
free meal during shift
20 percent discount on food purchases at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining
Paid Time Off
Management career advancement opportunities
Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
Eligibility for 401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Medical insurance
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep Worker - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater at ASM Global
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive hourly wage
safe work environment
Company-wide safety training
Opportunity for career growth
team-oriented workplace
equal opportunity employment
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep Worker - Credit Union 1 Amphitheater at AEG
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
flexible schedule
safety training
Equal opportunity employer
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 2 months ago
On-Call/Registry Cook at Sralab
Gary, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
competitive pay
comprehensive benefits
Posted 13 days ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75
Hourly
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
Posted 17 days ago
Production/Cook at Pizza Hut
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Career development opportunities
team environment
performance bonuses
Health and safety protocols
Posted 19 days ago
PT Line Cook at Davidson Hospitality
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage
24/7 Teledoc service
free maintenance medications
Pet insurance
hotel discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid time off (vacation sick bereavement and holidays)
401k Match
Posted 26 days ago
Pastry Cook at Do-Rite Donuts
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Posted 29 days ago
Pastry Cook at Lettuce Entertain You
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Posted 29 days ago
Pastry Cook at Do-Rite Donuts
Hammond, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
21 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Gary, IN - April 2026
Browse 21 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Gary, IN. 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 Gary, IN
Employers in Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN include:
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Gary, IN
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Gary, IN offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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