Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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There are currently 60 Prep Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN hiring this August 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN

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  1. Browse the 60 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training

Training

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook

at Loco Burro Knoxville
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's Tex-Mex
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

holiday closures

holiday closures

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Fast fluency language program

Fast fluency language program

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

at NHC Place, Cavette Hill
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook (Line Cook) - Urgently Hiring

at Chuy's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $17.75

Range $14.25 - $17.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Training and Development

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

PREP

at Metro Services, LLC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $15.25

Range $12.00 - $15.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Meal discounts for employees

Meal discounts for employees

Meal discounts for friends and family

Meal discounts for friends and family

Paid vacation after one year

Paid vacation after one year

Competitive benefits after one year

Competitive benefits after one year

Free telemedicine after one year

Free telemedicine after one year

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Perks at work

Perks at work

long-term career growth

long-term career growth

Prep Cook - North Knoxville Chili's

at Chili's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Restaurant Food Prep Cook - Urgently Hiring

at Chuy's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.25

Range $13.50 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

meal benefits

meal benefits

Line Cook (Morrell Rd)

at Texas Roadhouse
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $16.25

Range $13.00 - $16.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health and wellness package

health and wellness package

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

at Zaxby's
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.00 - $1.00

Range $14.00 - $1.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $8.00 - $12.50

Range $8.00 - $12.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life

Life

disability

disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

job training

job training

Dishwasher

at Lim Dynasty Asia Cafe Inc
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

shift meals

shift meals

Cook

at JRN Inc. - KFC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $17.25

Range $13.00 - $17.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal each shift

free meal each shift

Eligibility to accrue paid vacation time

Eligibility to accrue paid vacation time

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401K plan with 6% match

401K plan with 6% match

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Cook

at Red Lobster
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

career training

career training

Cook

at KFC
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

free meal each shift

free meal each shift

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

career advancement

career advancement

medical benefits

medical benefits

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

401K plan with 6% match

401K plan with 6% match

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Free college tuition at WGU

Free college tuition at WGU

Savings Match Program

Savings Match Program

Hardship assistance program

Hardship assistance program

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Knoxville, TN, USA|
competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discounts on food and retail items

Discounts on food and retail items

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Knoxville, TN, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Evening Cook

at Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook - UTenn Premium

at Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Grill/Broiler Cook

at Ruth's Chris
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook

at Cafe 4 LLC
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Cook

at Topgolf
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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