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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.25

From $15.16 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-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

Prep Cook

at Erickson Senior Living
Littleton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $21.00

From $19.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

PTO

PTO

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Discount meal

Discount meal

Onsite medical center

Onsite medical center

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $19.29 to $24.50

From $19.29 to $24.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Centennial, CO, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $18.50

From $14.75 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

access to other benefit programs

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $18.50

From $14.75 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Store discount

Store discount

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

employee perks

employee perks

Prep Cook

at Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook

at Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

ongoing training and career growth opportunities

ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.25

From $15.16 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Employee Meal

Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

paid family leave

paid family leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Discounts on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

Travel

Travel

Electronics

Electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

prep cook/ dishwasher

at SLATER'S 50/50
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

meal discounts

meal discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.25

From $15.16 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

Health and Well-Being Benefits

Health and Well-Being Benefits

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

LINE COOKS & PREP COOK

at FiNO Restaurant and All is Well Bar at The All Inn Hotel
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $26.00

From $20.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

team environment

team environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Prep Cook

at Bonefish Grill
Westminster, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $17.00

From $15.16 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.25

From $15.16 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $21.00

From $15.16 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 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

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Full Time AM Line/Prep Cook

at Sage Hospitality
Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

basic life insurance

basic life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Free parking

Free parking

gym access

gym access

Prep Cook

at Out West Restaurant Group
Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.25

From $14.50 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Meal comp

Meal comp

PTO

PTO

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Prep Cook

at Blackjack Pizza & Salads
Broomfield, CO, USA|
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 allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Kitchen+ Bar - Prep Cook

at Drury Hotels
Denver, CO, USA|Onsite
From $19.91 to $29.22

From $19.91 to $29.22

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

quarterly bonuses

quarterly bonuses

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Free room nights

Free room nights

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Company-matched 401(k)

Company-matched 401(k)

Prep Person

at Golden Corral
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.16 to $19.00

From $15.16 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Food Prep Person

at Great Western Restaurants, Inc. dba Golden Corral
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $15.00

From $13.00 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook - Morning Shift

at Raising Cane's
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.25

Exact $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day 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

short term disability

short term disability

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

108 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Lakewood, CO - May 2026

Browse 108 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Lakewood, CO. 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 Lakewood, CO

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

Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings

There has been 1 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 Lakewood, CO

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Lakewood, CO typically ranges from $31,500 per year to $41,600 per year, with average earnings near $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $31,500 per year
  • Average wage: $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $41,600 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Lakewood, CO using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Lakewood, CO

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Lakewood, CO 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 Lakewood, CO include:

  • Sage Hospitality
  • Olive Garden

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Lakewood, CO

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Lakewood, CO offer gym access, basic life insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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