Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Prep Cook

at Equator Coffees
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.75

Exact $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Mental health app subscription

Mental health app subscription

employee discount

employee discount

Continuing education classes

Continuing education classes

Free coffee

Free coffee

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

Voluntary insurance plans

Voluntary insurance plans

Life insurance premium

Life insurance premium

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid volunteer day

paid volunteer day

401k

401k

Prep Cook

at Hotel Spero
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Prep Cook

at Bi-Rite Management Services, LLC
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $20.50

Up to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

40% discount on purchases

40% discount on purchases

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing

Paid training

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Satisfying meal with shift

Satisfying meal with shift

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Free cooking classes

Free cooking classes

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $21.25

From $17.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

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

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

access to other benefit programs

Kitchen Prep Cook

at Berkeley Bowl
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.25 to $28.25

From $19.25 to $28.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $23.25

From $17.79 to $23.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Salted
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Split Shifts

Split 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 plan

401k plan

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Prep Cook

at Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C.
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Personal Days

Paid Personal Days

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development courses

Professional development courses

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $23.75

From $18.20 to $23.75

Hourly

Hourly

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 Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C.
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Paid Personal Days

Paid Personal Days

career advancement

career advancement

Professional development courses

Professional development courses

Team Member Recognition Program

Team Member Recognition Program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.90 to $18.90

From $17.90 to $18.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Commission program

Commission program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Salted
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Pastry Prep Cook

at Atelier Crenn
Oakland, CA, USA|
From $20.50 to $25.00

From $20.50 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Sustainability initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Wok Line Cook + Prep Cook

at Woo Can Cook
San Leandro, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day 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

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Line Cook/Prep Cook - Part Time

at Salted
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical Plan

Medical Plan

dental plan

dental plan

vision plan

vision plan

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

105 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - May 2026

Browse 105 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Hayward, 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 Hayward, CA

Employers in Hayward, 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 Hayward, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Hayward, 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 Hayward, CA

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

    Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hayward, CA

    Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Hayward, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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