Part Time Prep Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Find part-time Prep Cook jobs in San Diego, CA updated for July 2026. This page lists verified openings where you can apply directly with no signup required.

Whether you’re looking for evening Prep Cook shifts, weekend Prep Cook jobs, or flexible part-time roles, you’ll find options here. Many positions don’t require prior experience and offer immediate start dates.

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Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.25 - $19.00

Range $15.25 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Store discount

Store discount

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee perks

employee perks

Prep Cook

at Seasons Ltd
San Diego, CA, USA|
Range $17.75 - $24.50

Range $17.75 - $24.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $19.75

Range $17.75 - $19.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Prep Cook

at Landry's
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $20.00

Range $19.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

multiple benefit plans

multiple benefit plans

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Prep Cook

at Yard House
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Prep-Cook

at Flecha Restaurant
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Vibrant work environment

Vibrant work environment

Prep Cook

at Sodexo
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

discount programs

discount programs

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

PREP COOK - CUTWATER (PT)

at Anheuser-Busch
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

Great perks including product samples

Great perks including product samples

Prep Cook - Clairemont Town Sqr Chili's

at Chili's
San Diego, CA, USA|
Range $16.85 - $18.25

Range $16.85 - $18.25

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

great team atmosphere

great team atmosphere

Tips

Tips

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Part Time - The Garden Prep Cook

at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

inclusive workplace culture

inclusive workplace culture

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

health insurance options

health insurance options

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Prep Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Part Time - University Towers Kitchen Prep Cook

at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Sushi Prep and Line Cook

at Kura Sushi
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.80

Exact $17.80

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

earn solid Tips

earn solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Life-work balance

Life-work balance

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

EL Cook/Prep

at El Pollo Loco
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00

Range $20.00 - $30.00

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

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid training

Paid training

Culinary Prep Assistant

at THE LOT
San Diego, CA, USA|
Part-time

Part-time

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

cook

at senior citizen retired
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Cash payment

Cash payment

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity to learn cooking skills

Opportunity to learn cooking skills

Working in a bright kitchen environment

Working in a bright kitchen environment

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

at Buffalo Wild Wings
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $28.80

Range $17.75 - $28.80

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Community involvement

Community involvement

Training Contests

Training Contests

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

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

short-term disability

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

Student loan support

Student loan support

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

medical coverage options

medical coverage options

Dental coverage options

Dental coverage options

Vision coverage options

Vision coverage options

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Legal Coverage

Legal Coverage

job training

job training

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

employee discount

employee discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Perks and Discounts programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at CEC Entertainment
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Line Cook

at Blanco (Cocina + Cantina)
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $22.00

Range $19.00 - $22.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Pizza Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Cashier - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $18.75

Range $17.75 - $18.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

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

110 Part-Time Prep Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA – July 2026

There are currently 110 part-time Prep Cook jobs in San Diego, CA hiring this July 2026. These jobs are a great way to earn income, get experience, and work flexible hours in your area.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, part-time shifts offer a simple way to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Part-Time Prep Cook Job in San Diego?

Working part-time as a Prep Cook in San Diego comes with many benefits:

  • Flexible work hours – pick shifts that fit your schedule
  • Fast hiring process – many employers are hiring now
  • No degree needed – learn while you work
  • Shorter shifts – ideal for students, parents, or second jobs
  • Useful experience – build skills for your career

You can apply to jobs that match your availability – mornings, evenings, or weekends. Some jobs require experience, but many are entry-level and offer training.

If you’re looking for weekend Prep Cook jobs in San Diego, evening Prep Cook openings, or part-time Prep Cook work with no experience, 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
  • Stays focused and follows instructions
  • Learns quickly on the job

Some Prep Cook jobs may include tasks like preparing items, helping customers, keeping work areas clean, or handling orders – depending on the type of business.

How to Apply for Part-Time Prep Cook Jobs in San Diego, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 110 part-time Prep Cook jobs listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or schedule
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These are real jobs available now. If you’re ready to work, start applying today.

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