Prep Cook Jobs in Richmond, VA

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There are currently 90 Prep Cook jobs in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 90 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 Richmond, VA

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Prep Cook

at Chuy's Tex-Mex
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Casual work environment

Casual work environment

Community involvement

Community involvement

employee apparel

employee apparel

Fun workplace culture

Fun workplace culture

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Richmond, VA, USA|
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Tortilla/Prep Cook

at Chuy's Tex-Mex
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

holiday closures

holiday closures

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Language support program

Language support program

Healthcare Prep Cook

at Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Early access to earned wages

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

403b Match

403b Match

Health Savings Account Contributions

Health Savings Account Contributions

Prep Cook - Part Time

at Erickson Senior Living
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $18.00

From $17.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

Volunteer hours

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food and drink discount

Food and drink discount

401K with company match

401K with company match

Prep Cook

at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

Discount on private events

Discount on private events

Monthly wine tastings

Monthly wine tastings

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telehealth

telehealth

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

early pay access

early pay access

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

mental health support

mental health support

Wine education

Wine education

Culinary education

Culinary education

Career growth plan

Career growth plan

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Part-time Prep Cook- Henrico Sport and Events Center

at ASM Global
Richmond, VA, USA|
Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Prep Cook (Line Cook) - Urgently Hiring

at Dave & Buster's - Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $17.50

From $14.25 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Cook - Prep

at Ideal - Flex work
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.50

From $16.00 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Cook - Prep

at Ideal - Flex work
Richmond, VA, USA|
From $16.00 to $18.50

From $16.00 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Cook - Prep

at Ideal - Flex work
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.50

From $16.00 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Cocinero de Preparacion (Prep Cook)

at Silver Diner Development, LLC
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook I - Full Time

at Pinnacle Living (Cedarfield)
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $16.21 to $19.75

From $16.21 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Double time when working designated holidays

Double time when working designated holidays

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

PTO with a cash out option

PTO with a cash out option

8 federal holidays

8 federal holidays

Paid personal day

Paid personal day

Free parking

Free parking

Retirement matching 403b

Retirement matching 403b

PayActiv cash advance

PayActiv cash advance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Immunizations

Immunizations

Tuition assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Cook / Salad Prep

at The Virginia Home
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 benefits

Retirement benefits

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Line Cook at WOB Bar & Kitchen

at WOB Bar & Kitchen
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

fun work environment

fun work environment

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Center Kitchen Assistant

at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.00

From $15.00 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Onsite parking

Onsite parking

Tuition remission

Tuition remission

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at CEC Entertainment
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meals during shifts

50% discount on meals during shifts

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
From $11.25 to $14.75

From $11.25 to $14.75

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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

Daily access to earned wages via program

Daily access to earned wages via program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Cook

at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

same day pay access

same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility day one

Health insurance eligibility day one

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401K with company match

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35 percent discount on food and retail items

35 percent discount on food and retail items

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

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