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Posted 19 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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

discount programs

discount programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 1 day ago

Grill Cook at Sodexo

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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

Shift meals or allowances

Shift meals or allowances

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Posted 20 days ago

Prep / Line Cook [Seasonal] at Virginia Zoological Society

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $15.00

From $14.00 to $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Free zoo membership

Free zoo membership

Event discounts

Event discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Posted 18 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $17.50

From $12.50 to $17.50

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

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Posted 19 days ago

Pantry Cook at Schlesinger's Steakhouse

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $17.00

From $12.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Culinary growth opportunities

Culinary growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Career progression

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 22 days ago

Prep/Lobby Crew Member at McDonald's

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.80

Exact $12.80

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

training programs

training programs

educational assistance

educational assistance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Posted 21 days ago

Fast Food Cook at Great Wolf Lodge

Newport News, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50

Exact $16.50

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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Telehealth resources

Telehealth resources

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Paid vacation time off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Posted 4 days ago

Cook at Red Lobster

Chesapeake, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 savings plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

employee dining discount

employee dining discount

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 20 days ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.75

From $15.00 to $18.75

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

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Holiday closure discounts

Holiday closure discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Bahama Breeze

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Posted 20 days ago

Line Cook / Kitchen at Applebee's Services Inc

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook / Kitchen at Applebee's Services Inc

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

Posted 2 months ago

Cook IHOP 577 at IHOP

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.00

From $15.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wellness programs

wellness programs

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive pay

competitive pay

retirement plans

retirement plans

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Posted 8 days ago

Prep/Lobby Crew Member at McDonald's

Suffolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Up to $12.80

Up to $12.80

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

training programs

training programs

educational assistance

educational assistance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 1 month ago

Cook LLH at Riverside Health System

Portsmouth, VA, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.00

From $12.75 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite
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)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 11 days ago

Cook Supervisor - Night Shift at SUMMIT

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $20.00

From $19.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary unum accident

Voluntary unum accident

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary hospital indemnity

Voluntary hospital indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 2 hours ago

Food Runner / Cook 1 - City Cruises Norfolk at Hornblower

Norfolk, VA, USA|Onsite
From $10.75 to $16.25

From $10.75 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

Posted 13 days ago

Food Service Worker at EmployBridge

Norfolk, VA, USA|
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Work environment safety

Work environment safety

20 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Newport News, VA - April 2026

Browse 20 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Newport News, VA. 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 Newport News, VA

Employers in Newport News, VA 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 Newport News, VA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Newport News, VA typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Newport News, VA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Newport News, VA 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 Newport News, VA include:

    Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Newport News, VA

    Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Newport News, VA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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