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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

Part-time

Part-time

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

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Prep Cook - Immediate Opening

at Chili's
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $18.25

Range $16.90 - $18.25

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

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tustin, CA, USA|
Range $16.90 - $18.90

Range $16.90 - $18.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Prep Cook - LA Cypress Chili's

at Chili's
Cypress, CA, USA|
Range $16.00 - $18.25

Range $16.00 - $18.25

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

Tips

Tips

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Paid training

Paid training

Prep Cook - Mission Viejo Chili's

at Chili's
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Range $16.00 - $18.25

Range $16.00 - $18.25

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

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

competitive pay

competitive pay

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Part-Time Kitchen Aide/Prep Cook

at TruCare Community
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.50

Range $17.00 - $18.50

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Loyalty bonuses

Loyalty bonuses

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid training

Paid training

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

bonus and incentive programs

bonus and incentive programs

Sheraton Cerritos - Cook Prep

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Cerritos, CA, USA|
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Kitchen Aide/Prep Cook for Senior Facility (Stanton/Buena Park)

at TruCare Community
Stanton, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.50

Range $17.00 - $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Loyalty bonuses

Loyalty bonuses

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid training

Paid training

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

bonus and incentive programs

bonus and incentive programs

Prep Cook - Immediate Opening

at Chili's
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $18.25

Range $16.90 - $18.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Cook

at CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL, INVESTMENTS LLC IN CALIFORNIA
Irvine, CA, USA|
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Food and Beverage - Prep Cook

at Hornblower
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.25 - $22.75

Range $17.25 - $22.75

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Fullerton, CA, USA|
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

career advancement

career advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Free Meals

Free Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Kitchen Prep Associate - Dumpling

at Din Tai Fung
Brea, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance employer contribution

Medical insurance employer contribution

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 with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Kitchen Prep Associate - Apps

at Din Tai Fung
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.75

Exact $20.75

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Dumpling Prep (Dumpling Trainee)

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

Exact $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at IHOP
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k Match

401k Match

meal discounts

meal discounts

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.79

Range $20.00 - $25.79

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Cook II

at Sodexo
Orange, CA, USA|
Range $22.00 - $26.00

Range $22.00 - $26.00

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation assistance

Transportation assistance

parking

parking

IHOP Cook

at IHOP
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $24.00

Range $16.00 - $24.00

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

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $23.00

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Foothill Ranch, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.90 - $18.90

Range $17.90 - $18.90

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Line Cook, Paseo

at Delaware North
Anaheim, CA, USA|
Range $22.00 - $23.00

Range $22.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid 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

Banquets - Cook II

at Pacific City Operations, LLC
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

100 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Irvine, CA - August 2026

Browse 100 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 $56,200 per year to $56,200 per year, with average earnings near $56,200 per year or $27 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $56,200 per year
  • Average wage: $56,200 per year or $27 per hour
  • Highest wage: $56,200 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:

  • Hilton

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Irvine, CA

Many no experience Prep Cook jobs in Irvine, CA offer Paid parental leave, Generous Paid Time Off, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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