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Prep Cook at Whole Foods

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $20.75

From $16.50 to $20.75

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

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 Whole Foods

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $19.25

From $15.25 to $19.25

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

training programs

training programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Prep Cook at Boston Market

Hawthorne, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Training and Development

Training and Development

Prep Cook at Yard House

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $23.00

From $17.87 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Prep Cook at Benihana

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.27

Exact $17.27

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $23.00

From $17.87 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Salted

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $24.00

From $19.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

Medical Plan

Medical Plan

dental plan

dental plan

vision plan

vision plan

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Prep Cook at Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

meal provided

meal provided

Lucilles BBQ - Prep Cook at Hofman Hospitality Group

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $20.00

From $16.90 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional Development

Professional Development

Prep Cook at Taco Bell #31008

South Gate, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Manhattan Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k)

401(k)

Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Manhattan Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $18.90

From $16.90 to $18.90

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 Santa Monica Erewhon Santa Monica, CA at Santa Monica Erewhon

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401(k)

401(k)

employee discount

employee discount

Bonuses

Bonuses

Sales rewards

Sales rewards

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Line Cook/Prep Cook - at Salted

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $24.00

From $19.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

And growth opportunities

And growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Alhambra, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook (Food Production Helper) at USC

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.50

Exact $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook/Prep Cook - PM Shift at Salted

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k with up to 4% employer match

401k with up to 4% employer match

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

401(k)

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook at KFC

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.50 to $26.50

From $22.50 to $26.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

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

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.40

From $18.00 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)

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

Kitchen Helper at SUSHI BAR TETSUYA

Inglewood, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for learning and growth

Opportunity for learning and growth

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Peaceful workplace atmosphere

Peaceful workplace atmosphere

Experience with Japanese cuisine

Experience with Japanese cuisine

Pantry Chef at Aramark

South Gate, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

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

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

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

Lynwood, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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 programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

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

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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 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

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

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

Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

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

Carson, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

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

Carson, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

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

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $18.87

From $17.87 to $18.87

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

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

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Prep Cook at Whole Foods

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $20.75

From $16.50 to $20.75

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

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

Posted 14 days ago

Prep Cook at Whole Foods

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $19.25

From $15.25 to $19.25

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

training programs

training programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 14 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 15 days ago

Prep Cook at Boston Market

Hawthorne, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 1 day ago

Prep Cook at Yard House

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $23.00

From $17.87 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 8 days ago

Prep Cook at Benihana

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.27

Exact $17.27

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Posted 15 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $23.00

From $17.87 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-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 15 days ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Salted

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $24.00

From $19.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

Medical Plan

Medical Plan

dental plan

dental plan

vision plan

vision plan

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Posted 2 months ago

Prep Cook at Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

meal provided

meal provided

Posted 14 days ago

Lucilles BBQ - Prep Cook at Hofman Hospitality Group

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $20.00

From $16.90 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional Development

Professional Development

Posted 17 days ago

Prep Cook at Taco Bell #31008

South Gate, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Posted 18 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Manhattan Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.75

From $16.90 to $21.75

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k)

401(k)

Posted 27 days ago

Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen

Manhattan Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $18.90

From $16.90 to $18.90

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 14 days ago

Prep Cook at Santa Monica Erewhon Santa Monica, CA at Santa Monica Erewhon

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401(k)

401(k)

employee discount

employee discount

Bonuses

Bonuses

Sales rewards

Sales rewards

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Posted 18 days ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook - at Salted

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $24.00

From $19.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

And growth opportunities

And growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Free nutritious meals

Free nutritious meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Alhambra, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Prep Cook (Food Production Helper) at USC

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.50

Exact $25.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Posted 7 days ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook - PM Shift at Salted

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Education

Education

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401k with up to 4% employer match

401k with up to 4% employer match

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Posted 1 day ago

Food Prep Helper at Sodexo

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $24.00

From $20.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

401(k)

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 day ago

Cook at KFC

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 6 days ago

Cook at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.50 to $26.50

From $22.50 to $26.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Posted 15 days ago

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

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.40

From $18.00 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)

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

Posted 15 days ago

Kitchen Helper at SUSHI BAR TETSUYA

Inglewood, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for learning and growth

Opportunity for learning and growth

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Peaceful workplace atmosphere

Peaceful workplace atmosphere

Experience with Japanese cuisine

Experience with Japanese cuisine

Posted 14 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

South Gate, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Posted 6 days ago

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

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 6 days ago

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

Lynwood, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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 programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Posted 6 days ago

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

Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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 programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Posted 15 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 20 days ago

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

Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 2 months ago

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

Carson, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

Hourly

Hourly

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

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

Posted 2 months ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Carson, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90

From $16.90 to $17.90

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 18 hours ago

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

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.87 to $18.87

From $17.87 to $18.87

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

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

160 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Monica, CA - April 2026

Browse 160 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA

Employers in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Santa Monica, CA typically ranges from $34,300 per year to $43,200 per year, with average earnings near $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $34,300 per year
  • Average wage: $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $43,200 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

  • Pay range
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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

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

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

  • Whole Foods
  • Santa Monica Erewhon

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Santa Monica, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Monica, CA offer Health Insurance, Store discount, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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