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Prep Cook
at Whole FoodsSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.50 - $18.25
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
training programs
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
PREP COOK
at Compass GroupSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.45
Full-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Instapay
High interest savings
Health and Wellness Program
Associate Shopping Program
Discount Marketplace
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Prep Cook
at Cara Irish PubsMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
meal discounts
Retirement Plan
Prep Cook
at CRISP & GREEN Uptown LakesMinneapolis, MN, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Meal allowance
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
flexible schedule
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenOakdale, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.41 - $14.50
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook
at Olive GardenMaple Grove, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.41 - $14.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Kitchen/Food Prep
at Cafe ZupasSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Eligible for 5 raises in first year
Set daytime schedule
Free house-made meal with every shift
50% food discount while working
hands-on training
modern work environment
Opportunities for leadership positions
Kitchen/Food Prep
at Cafe ZupasSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
5 raises in the first year
Set schedule with no Sundays
Free house-made meal with every shift
50% food discount while working
Leadership positions available
Hands-on personal training
Fun culture of positivity
Future Opening: Food Prep Person
at Golden CorralSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Equal opportunity employer
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time
at Whole FoodsSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
flexible scheduling
Restaurant Cook - Urgently Hiring
at Applebee's - Cottage GroveSaint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $19.25
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Team-oriented environment
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Kitchen/Food Prep
at Cafe ZupasMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Five raises in first year
Free house-made meal with every shift
50 percent off food while working
Hands-on personal training
positive and fun work culture
Career growth opportunities
Sundays Off
Kitchen/Food Prep
at Cafe ZupasMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Five raises in first year
Daytime set schedule
Free meal with every shift
Fifty percent off food while working
Hands-on personal training
positive and fun work culture
Equal opportunity employer
Cook
at Presbyterian Homes & ServicesRoseville, MN, USA|Onsite
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
On-call
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
HSA employer contribution
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Holiday pay
Paid Time Off
Cook
at Panda Restaurant GroupPlymouth, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $24.00
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Paid training
Career development opportunities
Management growth opportunities
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Cook
at Quality InnMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $1.00
Full-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Employee discounts on thousands of hotels
50% discount on in-house restaurant and marketplace
Free parking
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
paid bereavement
paid floating holidays
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time
at Whole FoodsEdina, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time
at Whole FoodsMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health support programs
Wellness Support
Team member perks
Whole benefits
Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time
at Whole FoodsMinneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $25.40
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
2026-2027 Cook Helper - Hilltop Elementary
at Inver Grove Heights SchoolsBlaine, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $22.27 - $1.00
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
long term disability
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Personal Days
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseWoodbury, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.14 - $13.42
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseBlaine, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.14 - $13.42
Full-time
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
Financial relief resources
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseWoodbury, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.14 - $13.42
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50% discount on meal during shift
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
Perks and Discounts programs
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseMaple Grove, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.14 - $13.42
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Rotating Shifts
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
telemedicine
Employee assistance program
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseMaple Grove, MN, USA|Onsite
Range $11.14 - $13.42
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
scholarships
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Program
60 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Saint Paul, MN - June 2026
Browse 60 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Saint Paul, MN. 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 Saint Paul, MN
Employers in Saint Paul, MN are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.
Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings
There has been 1 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 Saint Paul, MN
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Saint Paul, MN typically ranges from $29,600 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $37,400 per year or $18 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $29,600 per year
- Average wage: $37,400 per year or $18 per hour
- Highest wage: $52,800 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Saint Paul, MN
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Saint Paul, MN 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 Saint Paul, MN include:
- Whole Foods
- Compass Group
- Applebee's - Cottage Grove
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Saint Paul, MN
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Saint Paul, MN offer flexible scheduling, Employee assistance program, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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