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Prep Cook
atRuth's Chris
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $30.25
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dining Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Referral program
Prep Cook
atCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Range $16.90 - $18.90
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Pastry Prep Cook
atLegends Global
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Hourly wage of $26.00
Part-time Seasonal employment
inclusive workplace culture
Career growth opportunities
team collaboration environment
Engagement with world-class live events
Professional development support
Line Cook/Prep Cook - AM Shift
atSalted
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $24.00
Full-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Career Development
education opportunities
growth opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid sick time
Referral Bonus
Free Meals
Prep Cook – Flexible Scheduling & Tips
atPUESTO
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible scheduling
Competitive wages
tip sharing
Employee Discounts
Prep Cook| Seasonal Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds
atOak View Group
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Temporary
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
hourly wage
seasonal employment
Team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to develop culinary skills
supportive management
Experience with high-volume kitchen operations
Positive and professional work setting
Prep Cook/Assistant to Chefs at Nutrition by Cass Santa Ana, CA
atNutrition by Cass
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Meal allowance
uniform provided
Hospitality & Prep
atBJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
wellness programs
flexible scheduling
Career advancement programs
401(k) Plan
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Line Cook/Prep Cook - AM Shift
atSalted
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $24.00
Full-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Career Development
education opportunities
growth opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Free Meals
Paid sick time
Referral Bonus
Side Cook
atAramark
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Food Prep Associate
atAramark
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Orange, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Early wage access
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Employee assistance program
Salad Bar/Food Prep
atSizzler
Fountain Valley, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.50 - $16.75
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Line Cook
atYard House
Brea, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $22.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
health benefits
Restaurant Cook
atLife Time
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.75
Full-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
fully subsidized membership
discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match
training and professional development
Paid sick leave
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans
Dependent care plans
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Paid Time Off
deferred compensation plan
Seasonal Pastry Cook
atMarriott International, Inc
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.20
Temporary
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Retirement Plan
team environment
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Lakewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Early wage access
telemedicine
Paid sick leave
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Placentia, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Tuition savings
scholarships
Medical Coverage
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Financial relief resources
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Early wage access
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Tuition savings
scholarships
Employee assistance program
Financial relief resources
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Chino, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k)
meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Fixed indemnity medical coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
voluntary life insurance
short-term disability benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Pomona, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Paid sick/vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Dynamic Line Cook: Fresh, Safe & Fast-Paced Kitchen
atSessions West Coast Deli
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Laguna Hills, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Medical Coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
FSA/HSA options
Life insurance
Disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Legal Coverage
Student loan support
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Pico Rivera, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Employee meal discounts
Tuition savings
scholarships
Employee assistance program
Early wage access
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Employee assistance program
48 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Orange, CA - August 2026
Browse 48 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Employers in Orange, 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 Orange, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Orange, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $37,200 per year, with average earnings near $35,400 per year or $17 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
- Average wage: $35,400 per year or $17 per hour
- Highest wage: $37,200 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Orange, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Orange, 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 Orange, CA include:
- Oak View Group
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Orange, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Orange, CA offer Disability Coverage, retirement plans, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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