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Prep Cook at North Italia
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.75 to $22.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
No experience required
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Free Meals
employee discount
Career development opportunities
Prep Cook at Papa Murphy's
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|
No experience required
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Retirement Plan
Line Cook / Prep Cook at Dave & Buster's
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $21.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
No experience required
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Prep Cook - Pleasanton Chili's at Chili's
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedule
growth opportunities
team atmosphere
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Prep Cook - Fremont Chili's at Chili's
Fremont, CA, USA|
From $16.80 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
Fast hiring process
Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
growth opportunities
Great team atmosphere and culture
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $24.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Line Cook at PF Changs
Pleasanton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.50 to $24.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $20.50 - $24.50 / hour
competitive pay
flexible scheduling
Paid on the job training
opportunities for advancement – we promote from within
Discounted meals
Employee Referral Program
Exclusive team member discounts
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
401(k) retirement plan (based on hours worked)
Medical, dental and vision insurance (based on hours worked)
Paid sick leave (in qualifying jurisdictions)
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Pleasanton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $24.00
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Line Cook at PF Changs
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $20.50 to $24.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
competitive pay
flexible scheduling
Paid on the job training
Opportunities for advancement
Discounted meals
Employee Referral Program
Exclusive team member discounts
401(k) retirement plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid sick leave
Line Cook - Full Time at Chili's
Milpitas, CA, USA|
From $17.75 to $19.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedule
growth opportunities
team atmosphere
Fast hiring process
Superfood Cashier and Food Prep at Vitality Bowls
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
No experience required
Monetary bonus program
free meal
15% family discount
Career advancement opportunities
Professional reference letters
Line Cook at Japanese Restaurant in Palo Alto + Tip at YAYOI
Mountain View, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
No experience required
flexible scheduling
Free or discounted shift meal
competitive salary
Tip income
Future growth opportunities
SENIOR PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME) at Compass Group
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.58
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
No experience required
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Crew Member at Chipotle
Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $21.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
No experience required
Tuition Assistance
Free Food
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Digital Tips
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
competitive compensation
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
Opportunities for advancement
Dishwasher at Belmont Village San Ramon
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Full-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
No experience required
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health
prescription benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) savings with employer match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
Kitchen Team at Panda Express
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
No experience required
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
Vacation leave
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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Posted 2 months ago
Prep Cook at North Italia
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.75 to $22.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
No experience required
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Free Meals
employee discount
Career development opportunities
Posted 11 days ago
Prep Cook at Papa Murphy's
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|
No experience required
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Retirement Plan
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook / Prep Cook at Dave & Buster's
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $21.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
No experience required
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Posted 2 months ago
Prep Cook - Pleasanton Chili's at Chili's
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedule
growth opportunities
team atmosphere
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Posted 3 months ago
Prep Cook - Fremont Chili's at Chili's
Fremont, CA, USA|
From $16.80 to $18.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
Fast hiring process
Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
growth opportunities
Great team atmosphere and culture
Posted 16 days ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $24.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at PF Changs
Pleasanton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.50 to $24.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $20.50 - $24.50 / hour
competitive pay
flexible scheduling
Paid on the job training
opportunities for advancement – we promote from within
Discounted meals
Employee Referral Program
Exclusive team member discounts
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
401(k) retirement plan (based on hours worked)
Medical, dental and vision insurance (based on hours worked)
Paid sick leave (in qualifying jurisdictions)
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Pleasanton, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $24.00
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at PF Changs
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $20.50 to $24.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
No experience required
competitive pay
flexible scheduling
Paid on the job training
Opportunities for advancement
Discounted meals
Employee Referral Program
Exclusive team member discounts
401(k) retirement plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid sick leave
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook - Full Time at Chili's
Milpitas, CA, USA|
From $17.75 to $19.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
No experience required
flexible schedule
growth opportunities
team atmosphere
Fast hiring process
Posted 2 months ago
Superfood Cashier and Food Prep at Vitality Bowls
Pleasanton, CA, USA|
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
No experience required
Monetary bonus program
free meal
15% family discount
Career advancement opportunities
Professional reference letters
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Japanese Restaurant in Palo Alto + Tip at YAYOI
Mountain View, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
No experience required
flexible scheduling
Free or discounted shift meal
competitive salary
Tip income
Future growth opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
SENIOR PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME) at Compass Group
Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.58
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
No experience required
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Posted 12 days ago
Crew Member at Chipotle
Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $21.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
No experience required
Tuition Assistance
Free Food
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Digital Tips
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
competitive compensation
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
Opportunities for advancement
Posted 19 days ago
Dishwasher at Belmont Village San Ramon
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Hourly
Full-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
No experience required
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health
prescription benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) savings with employer match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
Posted 2 months ago
Kitchen Team at Panda Express
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
No experience required
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
Vacation leave
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
26 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA - May 2026
Browse 26 no experience Prep Cook jobs in Hayward, CA. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.
Hiring Demand for No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Hayward, CA
Employers in Hayward, CA are actively hiring no experience Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.
Recent No Experience 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.
No Experience Prep Cook Salary in Hayward, CA
No experience 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
How To Apply With No Experience
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Why No Experience Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Hayward, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Hayward, CA create steady demand for no experience Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.
Top Employers Hiring No Experience Prep Cook Roles
Frequent employers hiring no experience Prep Cook roles in Hayward, CA include:
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Hayward, CA
Many no experience 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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