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Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $20.70

From $18.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Prep Cook at Aqui Cal-Mex

Cupertino, CA, USA|Onsite
From $28.00 to $31.50

From $28.00 to $31.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay rate average $28.00 - 31.50 per hour

Pay rate average $28.00 - 31.50 per hour

employee food discounts

employee food discounts

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Health Insurance (full-time employees)

Health Insurance (full-time employees)

sick pay

sick pay

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

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $24.00

From $18.45 to $24.00

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 Olive Garden

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $24.00

From $18.45 to $24.00

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/dental insurance

Medical/dental insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Discounts on cellphones travel electronics

Discounts on cellphones travel electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $23.75

From $18.20 to $23.75

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 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

COOK, PREP at Compass Group

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

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

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time Seasonal at Whole Foods

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $25.40

From $19.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

COOK 1 - FULL TIME ($26.00) at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

401k plan

401k plan

meal discounts

meal discounts

EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00

From $20.00 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

overtime pay

overtime pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods

Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $30.20

From $19.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness support

financial wellness support

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

New Store - Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time - Los Gatos, CA - Spring 2026 at Whole Foods

Los Gatos, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $25.40

From $19.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Line Cook and Food Prep at Chelokababi Persian Cuisine

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.70 to $20.70

From $19.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

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

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $19.70

From $18.70 to $19.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Cupertino, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.70 to $20.70

From $19.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount during shift

50% meal discount during shift

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

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $25.00

From $24.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Cook at Sodexo

Santa Clara, CA, USA|
From $24.50 to $25.50

From $24.50 to $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

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

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Free shift meals (site-specific)

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Cook II at Compass Group

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.79

Exact $29.79

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Instapay

Instapay

High interest savings

High interest savings

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook at Sizzler

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $22.00

From $21.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Pantry cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Pasta cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|
From $18.70 to $23.70

From $18.70 to $23.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $25.00

From $18.45 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Kitchen Prep Associate - Barista/Apps at Din Tai Fung

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.50

Exact $22.50

Hourly

Hourly

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Commuter Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Pantry cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401k

401k

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Pizza Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

New Store - Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time - Los Gatos, CA - Spring 2026 at Whole Foods

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $30.20

From $19.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

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Posted 17 days ago

Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $20.70

From $18.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

Prep Cook at Aqui Cal-Mex

Cupertino, CA, USA|Onsite
From $28.00 to $31.50

From $28.00 to $31.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay rate average $28.00 - 31.50 per hour

Pay rate average $28.00 - 31.50 per hour

employee food discounts

employee food discounts

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Health Insurance (full-time employees)

Health Insurance (full-time employees)

sick pay

sick pay

Posted 3 months ago

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

Posted 21 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $24.00

From $18.45 to $24.00

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

Posted 29 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $24.00

From $18.45 to $24.00

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/dental insurance

Medical/dental insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Discounts on cellphones travel electronics

Discounts on cellphones travel electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $23.75

From $18.20 to $23.75

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

Posted 3 months ago

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

Posted 12 days ago

COOK, PREP at Compass Group

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Posted 7 days ago

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Posted 14 days ago

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time Seasonal at Whole Foods

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $25.40

From $19.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 17 days ago

COOK 1 - FULL TIME ($26.00) at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

401k plan

401k plan

meal discounts

meal discounts

Posted 24 days ago

EL Cook/Prep at El Pollo Loco

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $30.00

From $20.00 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

overtime pay

overtime pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Posted 16 days ago

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods

Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $30.20

From $19.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

financial wellness support

financial wellness support

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

Posted 14 days ago

New Store - Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time - Los Gatos, CA - Spring 2026 at Whole Foods

Los Gatos, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $25.40

From $19.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

employee perks

employee perks

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook and Food Prep at Chelokababi Persian Cuisine

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 3 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Redwood City, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.70 to $20.70

From $19.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% discount on meal during shift

50% discount on meal during shift

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

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Posted 2 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $19.70

From $18.70 to $19.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 7 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Cupertino, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.70 to $20.70

From $19.70 to $20.70

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50% meal discount during shift

50% meal discount during shift

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

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Posted 2 months ago

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $25.00

From $24.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

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

shift meals

shift meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Sodexo

Santa Clara, CA, USA|
From $24.50 to $25.50

From $24.50 to $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training

ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

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

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Free shift meals (site-specific)

Free shift meals (site-specific)

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Posted 7 days ago

Cook II at Compass Group

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.79

Exact $29.79

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Instapay

Instapay

High interest savings

High interest savings

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 21 days ago

Line Cook at Sizzler

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $22.00

From $21.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 2 months ago

Pantry cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

Pasta cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|
From $18.70 to $23.70

From $18.70 to $23.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.45 to $25.00

From $18.45 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 2 months ago

Kitchen Prep Associate - Barista/Apps at Din Tai Fung

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.50

Exact $22.50

Hourly

Hourly

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

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Commuter Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Posted 20 days ago

Pantry cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401k

401k

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Posted 20 days ago

Pizza Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.70 to $22.70

From $18.70 to $22.70

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 7 days ago

New Store - Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time - Los Gatos, CA - Spring 2026 at Whole Foods

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $30.20

From $19.50 to $30.20

Hourly

Hourly

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)

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

79 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Clara, CA - May 2026

Browse 79 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA

Employers in Santa Clara, CA 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 Santa Clara, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Santa Clara, CA typically ranges from $39,500 per year to $54,100 per year, with average earnings near $48,500 per year or $23.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $39,500 per year
  • Average wage: $48,500 per year or $23.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $54,100 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Santa Clara, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

  • Pay range
  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Santa Clara, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA include:

  • Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
  • Whole Foods

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Santa Clara, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Clara, CA offer Health and wellness support programs, 401k plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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