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Prep Cook at Folktale Group LLC
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Tips
Opportunity for skill growth
Work in a winery setting
Collaborative team environment
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
positive work atmosphere
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
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
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Restaurant Crewmember at Raising Cane's
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal insurance
auto insurance
Renter's insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) with employer match
financial advisors
Crewmember Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday closure
Early closure for company events
Casual Work Attire
flexible scheduling
Employee Discount Program
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
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
Cook at Applebee's
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay
flexible schedule
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Career growth opportunities
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Cook at Red Lobster
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
employee dining discount
Cook at Panda Express
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $25.00 to $28.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
competitive pay
FREE MEALS during shifts
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
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Hands-on paid training
Ongoing career and leadership development
Opportunities for management growth
Cook I at Front Porch Communities and Services
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Paid training
Equal opportunity employer
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
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
Career advancement opportunities
Cook 2- FT at Hyatt
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
supportive work environment
employee recognition programs
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26.00 to $29.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K with company match
Pasta cook at Cpk
Salinas, CA, USA|
From $16.90 to $21.90
Hourly
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
Housekeeper/Cook at tmn
Salinas, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.50
Hourly
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
PART TIME - Cook at Heritage Manor Care
Salinas, CA, USA|
Full-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Meals
Training opportunities
Cafe FOH/BOH Team Member at Urban Air Adventure Park
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25
Hourly
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
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Posted 13 days ago
Prep Cook at Folktale Group LLC
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $19.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Tips
Opportunity for skill growth
Work in a winery setting
Collaborative team environment
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
positive work atmosphere
Posted 13 days ago
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 14 days ago
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
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 14 days ago
EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Posted 9 days ago
Restaurant Crewmember at Raising Cane's
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal insurance
auto insurance
Renter's insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) with employer match
financial advisors
Crewmember Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday closure
Early closure for company events
Casual Work Attire
flexible scheduling
Employee Discount Program
Posted 2 days ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
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
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Applebee's
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay
flexible schedule
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Career growth opportunities
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Red Lobster
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
Competitive wages
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Anniversary pay
discounted shift meals
employee dining discount
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Panda Express
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $25.00 to $28.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
competitive pay
FREE MEALS during shifts
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
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Hands-on paid training
Ongoing career and leadership development
Opportunities for management growth
Posted 2 months ago
Cook I at Front Porch Communities and Services
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $26.00
Hourly
Full-time
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Paid training
Equal opportunity employer
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
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
Career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Cook 2- FT at Hyatt
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $24.00
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
supportive work environment
employee recognition programs
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Posted 2 days ago
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26.00 to $29.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K with company match
Posted 22 days ago
Pasta cook at Cpk
Salinas, CA, USA|
From $16.90 to $21.90
Hourly
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
Posted 2 months ago
Housekeeper/Cook at tmn
Salinas, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.50
Hourly
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
PART TIME - Cook at Heritage Manor Care
Salinas, CA, USA|
Full-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Meals
Training opportunities
Posted 2 days ago
Cafe FOH/BOH Team Member at Urban Air Adventure Park
Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25
Hourly
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
27 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Salinas, CA - May 2026
Browse 27 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA
Employers in Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Salinas, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $62,400 per year, with average earnings near $42,000 per year or $20.2 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
- Average wage: $42,000 per year or $20.2 per hour
- Highest wage: $62,400 per year
How To Apply for Entry Level job
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Salinas, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA include:
- El Pollo Loco
- Olive Garden
- Raising Cane's
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Salinas, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Salinas, CA offer Short term disability insurance, Employee Discounts, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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