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Prep Cook

at Makeready LLC
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Ancillary benefits

Ancillary benefits

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Prep Cook

at Fairlawn of Olympus Retirement Living
Gresham, OR, 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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Beaverton, OR, 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 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

Food Prep/Cook

at LaborWorks
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Temporary

Temporary

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay

Pay

PREP COOK- OREGON ZOO

at Compass Group
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.05

Exact $23.05

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

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Early wage access

Early wage access

Grand Lodge Prep Cook

at McMenamins
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Temporary

Temporary

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)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Happy hour pricing

Happy hour pricing

insurance benefits

insurance benefits

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Prep Cook/Dishwasher - RE001

at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $2,310.00

Exact $2,310.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Affordable medical insurance

Affordable medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

14 Paid Holidays

14 Paid Holidays

13 paid days of sick time

13 paid days of sick time

13 paid days of PTO

13 paid days of PTO

401(k) with 4% match

401(k) with 4% match

Prep Cook/Dishwasher - RE001

at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.10

Range $21.00 - $23.10

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Affordable medical insurance

Affordable medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

14 Paid Holidays

14 Paid Holidays

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health spending account

Health spending account

401(k) with 4% match

401(k) with 4% match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Inclement weather days

Inclement weather days

Hospitality & Prep

at Ruth's Chris
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Training and career growth

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

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 - Part Time

at Raising Cane's
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.05

Exact $17.05

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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

Renter's insurance

Renter's insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

financial advisory services

financial advisory services

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

employee discount

employee discount

Restaurant Cook - Urgently Hiring

at Applebee's
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $14.75 - $19.75

Range $14.75 - $19.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Commissary Kitchen Cook 1 (Part-time)

at Grand Central Bakery
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.09

Exact $21.09

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook

at Sodexo
Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

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

401k

discount programs

discount programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

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

at Whole Foods
Tigard, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $25.40

Range $18.00 - $25.40

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

DELI COOK 1 - BEAVERTON

at UWAJIMAYA INC
Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $21.13 - $27.46

Range $21.13 - $27.46

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work culture

Flexible work culture

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

at Whole Foods
Tigard, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $30.20

Range $18.50 - $30.20

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Store discount

Store discount

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

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
Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Kitchen Aide - Senior Center (Multiple Opportunities)

at City of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.94

Exact $19.94

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

On-call

On-call

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

City contributions to PERS retirement

City contributions to PERS retirement

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Deferred compensation match

Deferred compensation match

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Bilingual incentive pay

Bilingual incentive pay

Wellness reimbursements

Wellness reimbursements

Recreation access

Recreation access

paid volunteer time

paid volunteer time

Professional Development

Professional Development

General Utility Worker - FT M-F w/bnefits & paid time off

at Aramark
Hillsboro, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Order Selector | Night Shift

at Verstela
Beaverton, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Temporary

Temporary

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Vision

Vision

short-term disability

short-term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

prescription plan

prescription plan

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

parking

parking

Prep Crew

at Papa Murphy's Holdings
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Range $18.95 - $20.20

Range $18.95 - $20.20

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Cook II

at Marriott International, Inc
Portland, OR, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Gift shop discounts

Gift shop discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

recognition programs

recognition programs

wellness programs

wellness programs

Motivating management

Motivating management

41 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Portland, OR - July 2026

Browse 41 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Portland, OR. 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 Portland, OR

Employers in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Portland, OR typically ranges from $30,700 per year to $4,800,000 per year, with average earnings near $571,000 per year or $274 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $30,700 per year
  • Average wage: $571,000 per year or $274 per hour
  • Highest wage: $4,800,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Portland, OR

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR include:

  • Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW
  • Whole Foods
  • Whole Foods

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Portland, OR

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Portland, OR offer Discount Marketplace, flexible scheduling, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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