Entry Level 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

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

Range $14.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

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

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

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

Range $14.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

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

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Part Time Line Cook | HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

at McConnell Golf
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.50

Range $16.00 - $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life

Life

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Complimentary staff meal

Complimentary staff meal

Culinary Line Cook

at Kickback Jack's
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $13.75 - $17.25

Range $13.75 - $17.25

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Cook - Pizza Experience

at Smoky Mountain Brewery
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

meal discounts

meal discounts

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

at Zaxby's
Powell, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $13.00 - $1.00

Range $13.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

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

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

16 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN - August 2026

Browse 16 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN

Employers in Knoxville, TN are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level 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.

Entry Level Prep Cook Salary in Knoxville, TN

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Knoxville, TN typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $35,900 per year, with average earnings near $29,800 per year or $14.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $29,800 per year or $14.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,900 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Knoxville, TN

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Knoxville, TN create steady demand for entry level Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Prep Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Prep Cook roles in Knoxville, TN include:

  • Chuy's Tex-Mex
  • Ruth's Chris
  • Metro Services, LLC

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Knoxville, TN

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Knoxville, TN offer Training and Development, Fast fluency language program, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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