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There are currently 221 Prep Cook jobs in San Mateo, CA 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo, CA

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  1. Browse the 221 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $21.25

From $17.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

access to other benefit programs

Prep Cook

at Aerotek
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.15

Exact $26.15

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

hospital insurance

hospital insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Health spending account

Health spending account

transportation benefits

transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Equator Coffees
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.75

Exact $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Mental health app subscription

Mental health app subscription

employee discount

employee discount

Continuing education classes

Continuing education classes

Free coffee

Free coffee

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

Voluntary insurance plans

Voluntary insurance plans

Life insurance premium

Life insurance premium

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid volunteer day

paid volunteer day

401k

401k

Prep Cook

at Hotel Spero
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Prep Cook

at Red Lobster
Daly, CA, USA|
Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

discounted shift meals

discounted shift meals

Guest dining discount

Guest dining discount

Prep Cook

at Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Mountain View, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.20 to $23.00

From $19.20 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Merit-based advancement

Merit-based advancement

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

meal discounts

meal discounts

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Salted
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Split Shifts

Split Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Kitchen Prep Cook

at Berkeley Bowl
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.25 to $28.25

From $19.25 to $28.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook

at Curry Up Now
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prep Cook

at Constellation
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Prep Cook

at Big Sammies Pop Up
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $25.00

From $23.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Prep Cook

at Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C.
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Personal Days

Paid Personal Days

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development courses

Professional development courses

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Hayward, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.79 to $23.25

From $17.79 to $23.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Benihana - Burlingame (1013)
Daly, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Prep Cook

at Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
Daly, CA, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Prep Cook

at Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C.
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Paid Personal Days

Paid Personal Days

career advancement

career advancement

Professional development courses

Professional development courses

Team Member Recognition Program

Team Member Recognition Program

Prep Cook — Flexible Shifts & Team-Driven Kitchen

at California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.60 to $20.60

From $18.60 to $20.60

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Back of House - Prep Cook

at Northland Properties
Daly, CA, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Valueable experience in time management

Valueable experience in time management

Expanded network opportunities

Expanded network opportunities

Career growth in an expanding company

Career growth in an expanding company

Opportunities to participate in new restaurant openings in Canada and the USA

Opportunities to participate in new restaurant openings in Canada and the USA

Prep Cook

at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Alameda, CA, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Pantry Prep Cook at the Rotunda

at Saks Global
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.79 to $25.99

From $20.79 to $25.99

Hourly

Hourly

Consulting

Consulting

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

basic life insurance

basic life insurance

supplemental life insurance

supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Prep & Line Cook

at Sheraton San Jose Silicon Valley
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $24.00

From $23.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

room discounts

room discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.90 to $18.90

From $17.90 to $18.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Commission program

Commission program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

50% meal discount

50% meal discount

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

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