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Prep Cook
at Bi-Rite Management Services, LLCSan Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.50 - $1.00
Full-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
40% discount on purchases
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing
Paid training
Career advancement opportunities
Satisfying meal with shift
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
Free cooking classes
Kitchen Prep Cook
at Berkeley Bowl MarketplaceBerkeley, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.25 - $28.25
Full-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
401(k)
Dental Insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseNewark, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Employee meal discounts
telemedicine
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Early wage access
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSan Bruno, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Fixed indemnity medical coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
voluntary life insurance
short-term disability benefits
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Education support
Student loan support
Food Prep Helper
at SodexoSan Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
Employee Discount Program
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseHayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.79 - $18.79
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseFremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.79 - $18.79
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid holidays
Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Crew Member
at Round Table PizzaHayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
friendly work environment
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
team-oriented culture
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Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, Prep cooks passionate about Mexican Cuisine
at ReposadoSan Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Positive work environment
Career advancement opportunities
flexible scheduling
Line Cook - Cocinero/a de Linea - SAN MATEO, NORFOLK ST
at Chavez SupermarketSan Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Training and development opportunities
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseRedwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.70 - $19.70
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick/vacation time
Paid holidays
Employee meal discounts
Tuition savings
Employee assistance program
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSan Bruno, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Legal Coverage
Education support
Student loan support
Culinary Specialist
at AramarkFremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability assistance
Cashier - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseNewark, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50 percent meal discount
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
Perks and Discounts programs
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Cook
at Panda Restaurant GroupHayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $29.00
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
sick leave
Bereavement leave
Referral Bonus
associate discounts
Paid training
Career Development
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Line Cook - Flexible Hours, Growth & Perks
at Olive GardenHayward, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free Employee Meals
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) savings plan
flexible schedules
weekly pay
Cook
at Panda Restaurant GroupOakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $29.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Paid vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
on-going career and leadership development
Hands-on paid training
Side Cook
at AramarkOakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
paid leave
employee support resources
Evening Cook
at AramarkSan Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Optical insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Restaurant Cook
at AramarkSan Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Support
Line Cook
at SizzlerFremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.50
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Line Cook
at Texas RoadhouseUnion City, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $18.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
weekly pay
flexible scheduling
Health Insurance
wellness programs
Opportunities for advancement
Training and Development
Line Cook - Flexible Scheduling
at Chili'sFremont, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.80 - $19.50
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible scheduling
Tips
Career advancement opportunities
supportive team culture
competitive hourly wage
Training and Development
Fast hiring process
Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time
at Whole FoodsOakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.50 - $30.20
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness programs
Cook
at SSPSan Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
no late nights
Health Insurance
Pension fund
Paid meal breaks
Vacation packages
31 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - August 2026
Browse 31 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 Employee Discounts, team-oriented culture, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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