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There are currently 24 Prep Cook jobs in Independence, MO hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Prep Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Prep Cook in Independence offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Prep Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Prep Cook work in your area, Prep Cook jobs close to you, or local Prep Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Prep Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Prep Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Prep Cook Jobs Near You in Independence, MO

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  1. Browse the 24 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in Independence, MO

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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Independence, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Independence, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $25.40

Range $16.00 - $25.40

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health support programs

Health support programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Independence, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

employee discount

employee discount

Cook

at Red Lobster
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook - Aramark @ FORD Kansas City Assembly Plant

at Aramark
Independence, MO, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

at Sonic
Independence, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook

at Main Event Entertainment
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $12.30 - $18.00

Range $12.30 - $18.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Awesome culture

Awesome culture

50% off food and beverage

50% off food and beverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Rewards and recognition program

Rewards and recognition program

benefits and paid time off

benefits and paid time off

Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Program

Cook, Noodle Bar - Full Time, Evenings/Late Nights

at Caesars Entertainment
Independence, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $1.00

Range $17.50 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

full-time benefits after 90 days

full-time benefits after 90 days

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook - Support Services

at Jackson County, MO
Lee's Summit, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $17.59

Range $15.00 - $17.59

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook - 8517

at Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

multiple insurance options

multiple insurance options

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Referral program

Referral program

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Learning Center Cook

at Resurrection, A United Methodist Church
Lee's Summit, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cashier/ Line Cook

at The Wendy's Company
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive pay

Highly competitive pay

insurance

insurance

401k

401k

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Product discounts

Product discounts

Cook

at Best Western
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

at Sonic
Kansas City, MO, USA|
Range $12.50 - $16.75

Range $12.50 - $16.75

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

part-time hours

part-time hours

Line Cook

at Creekmoor Golf Course
Lee's Summit, MO, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Line Cook - 8517

at Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

at Texas Roadhouse
Blue Springs, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Cafeteria Supervisor/Head Cook

at St John Francis Regis Catholic Church Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Cook/Baker for 2026-2027

at Raytown C-2 School District
Lee's Summit, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $17.39 - $1.00

Range $17.39 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Cook/Baker Part-Time for 2026-2027

at Raytown C-2 School District
Lee's Summit, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $17.39 - $1.00

Range $17.39 - $1.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Crew Member

at Chipotle
Blue Springs, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $15.25 - $16.25

Range $15.25 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Cooks and Cashiers at Prospect

at San Antonio Wings LLC
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.00

Range $15.00 - $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan with matching contribution

401k retirement plan with matching contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Hourly Team Member - Spin Pizza Crown Center (2450 Grand Blvd. KCMO)

at Spin Concepts Inc
Kansas City, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

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