Prep Cook Jobs in Madison, WI

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There are currently 71 Prep Cook jobs in Madison, WI hiring this May 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 71 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 Madison, WI

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Prep Cook

at Curry in the Box
Madison, WI, 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Prep Cook

at One Prime Steakhouse
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Madison, WI, USA|
From $14.25 to $18.25

From $14.25 to $18.25

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 on Services

Discounts on Services

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Mainstreet Ventures
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.25

From $14.25 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Prep Cook / Kitchen Team

at One Social Food Hall
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
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

Line/Prep Cook - First Shift

at Ancora Coffee
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $24.00

From $21.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

401K Matching

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Kitchen/Food Prep

at Cafe Zupas
Madison, WI, 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)

free meal

free meal

50% food discount

50% food discount

hands-on training

hands-on training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Defined career path

Defined career path

modern work environment

modern work environment

Positive company culture

Positive company culture

Food Prep Worker

at Ian's Pizza
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

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

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

sick leave

sick leave

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $25.40

From $16.00 to $25.40

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Team member perks

Team member perks

Kitchen Team Member

at Chick-fil-A
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.00

From $15.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Opportunity to work for a committed boss who cares about you

Opportunity to work for a committed boss who cares about you

Free Chick-fil-A

Free Chick-fil-A

Off every Sunday

Off every Sunday

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Ian's Pizza State - Dough and Cheese Prep Cook

at Ian's Pizza
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

sick leave

sick leave

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $11.25 to $15.00

From $11.25 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement savings plan

401k retirement savings plan

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at CEC Entertainment
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook

at Red Lobster
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

Guest dining discount

Guest dining discount

Cook

at Pennant Services
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.50

From $13.00 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Training and Development

Training and Development

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Cook

at Cracker Barrel
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

35% employee discount

35% employee discount

recognition programs

recognition programs

Training and Development

Training and Development

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