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Prep Cook OR at Mesk Investment, Inc
Salem, OR, USA|
From $14.25 to $18.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Career advancement opportunities
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Cook at AMF
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $18.15
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free Bowling
Arcade play
Event discounts
food discounts
Beverage discounts
Healthcare coverage
performance-based incentives
Cook at Bowlero
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free Bowling
Arcade play discount
Event discounts
Food and beverage discounts
Healthcare coverage
performance-based incentives
Cook at Momiji Hawthorne LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
simple IRA
employee discount
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Line Cook at Sodexo
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
discount programs
HC Cook II at Dallas Retirement Village
Salem, OR, USA|
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Cook - As needed at Volare Health LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $21.27 to $27.31
Hourly
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexibility in scheduling
Career advancement opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral bonuses
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Cook at MOMIJI Liberty LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $18.50
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
simple IRA
employee discount
Cook at Evergreen Healthcare Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $21.25 to $24.75
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Private health care plan
DailyPay
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Line Cook at Sodexo
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
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
Full Time Cook at Applebee's Grill + Bar - North Salem
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay Option
Flexible work schedules
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Career growth opportunities
Equal opportunity employer
Restaurant Cook - Customer Service Associate (Restaurant) at Applebee's Grill + Bar - North Salem
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $15.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
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Posted 14 days ago
Prep Cook OR at Mesk Investment, Inc
Salem, OR, USA|
From $14.25 to $18.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Paid training
Career advancement opportunities
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Posted 15 days ago
Cook at AMF
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $18.15
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free Bowling
Arcade play
Event discounts
food discounts
Beverage discounts
Healthcare coverage
performance-based incentives
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Bowlero
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Free Bowling
Arcade play discount
Event discounts
Food and beverage discounts
Healthcare coverage
performance-based incentives
Posted 4 days ago
Cook at Momiji Hawthorne LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Fixed Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
simple IRA
employee discount
Posted 20 days ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Sodexo
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
discount programs
Posted 2 months ago
HC Cook II at Dallas Retirement Village
Salem, OR, USA|
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Posted 2 months ago
Cook - As needed at Volare Health LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $21.27 to $27.31
Hourly
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexibility in scheduling
Career advancement opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 10 days ago
Cook at MOMIJI Liberty LLC
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $18.50
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
simple IRA
employee discount
Posted 22 days ago
Cook at Evergreen Healthcare Group
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $21.25 to $24.75
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Private health care plan
DailyPay
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Posted 30 days ago
Line Cook at Sodexo
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
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
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time Cook at Applebee's Grill + Bar - North Salem
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay Option
Flexible work schedules
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Career growth opportunities
Equal opportunity employer
Posted 2 months ago
Restaurant Cook - Customer Service Associate (Restaurant) at Applebee's Grill + Bar - North Salem
Salem, OR, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $15.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
20 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Salem, OR - May 2026
Browse 20 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Salem, 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 Salem, OR
Employers in Salem, 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 Salem, OR
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Salem, OR typically ranges from $29,600 per year to $37,800 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: $29,600 per year
- Average wage: $34,300 per year or $16.5 per hour
- Highest wage: $37,800 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Salem, OR
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Salem, 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 Salem, OR include:
- AMF
- Mesk Investment, Inc
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Salem, OR
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Salem, OR offer Paid Time Off, Paid training, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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