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Prep Cook

at Cohn Restaurant Group
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

team environment

team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Cohn Restaurant Group
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

team environment

team environment

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris Steak House
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.75 to $24.50

From $17.75 to $24.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

401(k) with match

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

training and career growth opportunities

training and career growth opportunities

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

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

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at CEC Entertainment
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Prep Cook - Aramark F&B located at LEGOLAND CA Hotels - Legoland California Hotels

at Aramark
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.51 to $19.03

From $17.51 to $19.03

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Meat Cutting Prep

at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $18.00

From $16.90 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

free uniforms

free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Training & development

Prep

at Black Bear Diner
Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

upward mobility

upward mobility

Fun environment

Fun environment

Employee events

Employee events

COOK

at Marine Corps Community Services
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $42,515.00

Exact $42,515.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health savings account

Health savings account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Seasonal Line Cook

at Cinepolis USA
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $19.50

From $16.90 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Gifts for work anniversaries

Gifts for work anniversaries

Career growth potential

Career growth potential

training provided

training provided

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

recognition programs

recognition programs

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

telemedicine

telemedicine

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Fixed indemnity medical coverage

Fixed indemnity medical coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

short-term disability benefits

short-term disability benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

health savings accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Education support

Education support

Student loan support

Student loan support

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00

From $24.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Restaurant Cook

at Applebee's - Oceanside
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

competitive pay

competitive pay

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Early wage access

Early wage access

insurance coverage

insurance coverage

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Pizza Hut Perks discount program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Access to free GED testing

Access to free GED testing

Tuition grants with Colorado Technical University

Tuition grants with Colorado Technical University

meal discounts

meal discounts

Cook

at Applebee's
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00

From $24.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

free meals while working

free meals while working

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Community Involvement Opportunities

Community Involvement Opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Hands-on paid training

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

51 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Oceanside, CA - May 2026

Browse 51 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Oceanside, CA. 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 Oceanside, CA

Employers in Oceanside, CA 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 Oceanside, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Oceanside, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $37,400 per year, with average earnings near $34,300 per year or $16.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $34,300 per year or $16.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $37,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Oceanside, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Oceanside, CA 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 Oceanside, CA include:

  • The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
  • CEC Entertainment
  • Cohn Restaurant Group

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Oceanside, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Oceanside, CA offer flexible schedule, Paid Time Off, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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