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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Irvine, CA, USA|
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Seasons
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|
From $16.90 to $23.25

From $16.90 to $23.25

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook/Prep Cook

at La Boulangerie San Francisco
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.00

From $14.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Employee Meal

Employee Meal

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tip income

Tip income

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook, Paseo

at Delaware North
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition and or professional certification reimbursement

Tuition and or professional certification reimbursement

Prep Cook - Immediate Opening

at Chili's
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.25

From $16.00 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Great team atmosphere and culture

Great team atmosphere and culture

Tips

Tips

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

Dishwasher / Prep Cook-2

at Arcis Golf
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $30.00

From $16.90 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Dumpling Prep (Dumpling Trainee)

at Din Tai Fung
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.50

Exact $22.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Commuter Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Prep Cook - LA Cypress Chili's

at Chili's
Newport Beach, CA, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.25

From $16.00 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Tips

Tips

training programs

training programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

IHOP Cook

at IHOP
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $24.00

From $16.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

IHOP Cook

at IHOP
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|
From $16.00 to $24.00

From $16.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Training

Training

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Lead Cook

at Sage Hospitality
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Discounts in hotels

Discounts in hotels

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Daily lunch

Daily lunch

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at Denny's
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $19.75

From $14.75 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Marriott
Newport Coast, CA, USA|
Exact $26.20

Exact $26.20

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Cook

at Marriott
Newport Coast, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.20

Exact $26.20

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional counseling

Professional counseling

Family support

Family support

Free on-site parking

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

associate recognition programs

associate recognition programs

Uniform Stipend

Uniform Stipend

Discounted bus pass

Discounted bus pass

Carpool incentives

Carpool incentives

54 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Irvine, CA - May 2026

Browse 54 no experience Prep Cook jobs in Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA

Employers in Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA

No experience Prep Cook pay in Irvine, CA typically ranges from $29,100 per year to $45,200 per year, with average earnings near $36,400 per year or $17.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $29,100 per year
  • Average wage: $36,400 per year or $17.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $45,200 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Prep Cook roles in Irvine, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why No Experience Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Irvine, CA

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

  • Olive Garden
  • La Boulangerie San Francisco

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Irvine, CA

Many no experience Prep Cook jobs in Irvine, CA offer weekly pay, Employee Meal, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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