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at Stevens Steak and Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl, Commerce, CA 90040, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hawthorne, 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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at OL Cali Uno Mgmt LLC
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Workplace safety training

Workplace safety training

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Marina del Rey, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.87 - $24.75

Range $17.87 - $24.75

Full-time

Full-time

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

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook / Dishwasher

at Eureka Restaurant Group
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive Hourly Wages

Competitive Hourly Wages

Tips

Tips

weekly pay

weekly pay

Fun and fast paced environment

Fun and fast paced environment

Company contests

Company contests

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Huge Growth and Development Opportunities

Huge Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook - Mateo

at Verve Coffee Roasters
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.90

Exact $19.90

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Free coffee with every paycheck

Free coffee with every paycheck

employee discount

employee discount

Continuing coffee education classes

Continuing coffee education classes

mentorship

mentorship

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Eight observed holidays per year

Eight observed holidays per year

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

Food Service - Prep Cook

at SSA Group
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

overtime pay

overtime pay

on-demand pay

on-demand pay

meal plan

meal plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) program

401(k) program

Tuition Discount

Tuition Discount

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Burbank, 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

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Pasadena, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.57 - $33.00

Range $18.57 - $33.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Manhattan Beach, 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

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

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

Concessions Prep Cook - Intuit Dome

at Compass Group
Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Prep Cook at Santa Monica Erewhon Santa Monica, CA

at Santa Monica Erewhon
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

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

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401k

401k

employee discount

employee discount

Bonuses

Bonuses

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook/Prep Cook - PM Shift

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

Range $19.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

And growth opportunities

And growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Line Cook/Prep Cook - AM Shift

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

Range $19.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Free Meals

Free Meals

Food Prep Associate

at Aramark
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plans like 401(k)

retirement savings plans like 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Work/life resources and support programs

Work/life resources and support programs

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Range $22.50 - $30.15

Range $22.50 - $30.15

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

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Free or subsidized meals

Free or subsidized meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support or parking

Transportation support or parking

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.59

Exact $25.59

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

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Shift meals or allowances

Shift meals or allowances

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.87 - $18.50

Range $17.87 - $18.50

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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 discount

employee discount

training programs

training programs

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Downey, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.27 - $17.50

Range $17.27 - $17.50

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Carson, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.27 - $17.50

Range $17.27 - $17.50

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Retirement plan options

Retirement plan options

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Montebello, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.25 - $17.50

Range $17.25 - $17.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Culver City, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.81

Exact $17.81

Temporary

Temporary

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Salad Bar/Food Prep

at Sizzler
Los Feliz, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.87 - $18.00

Range $17.87 - $18.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

110 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Hawthorne, CA - August 2026

Browse 110 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, CA

Employers in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Hawthorne, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $45,200 per year, with average earnings near $39,500 per year or $19 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $39,500 per year or $19 per hour
  • Highest wage: $45,200 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

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

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

  • Olive Garden

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hawthorne, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Hawthorne, CA offer Employee assistance program, Work/life resources and support programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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