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atStevens Steak and Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl, Commerce, CA 90040, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Prep Cook
atOlive Garden
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.75
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook
atOL Cali Uno Mgmt LLC
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Workplace safety training
flexible schedule
Prep Cook
atTaco Bell
South Gate, CA, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
Uniform allowance
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Concessions Prep Cook - Intuit Dome
atCompass Group
Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Instapay
High interest savings
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Program
Discount Marketplace
Employee assistance program
Prep Cook at Santa Monica Erewhon Santa Monica, CA
atSanta Monica Erewhon
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid vacation
401k
employee discount
Bonuses
Career development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Line Cook/Prep Cook - AM Shift
atSalted
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $24.00
Full-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Career Development
education opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with employer match
Paid sick time
Referral Bonus
Free Meals
Food Prep Helper
atSodexo
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Range $22.50 - $30.15
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
Employee Discount Programs
Free or subsidized meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Transportation support or parking
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Pantry Cook (Temporary) - Hilton Los Angeles Airport
atHilton
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.83
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Incredible travel perks
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid parental leave
Personalized caregiving support
Crisis concierge
Mental Health Resources
Generous Paid Time Off
health and welfare benefits
Financial security plans
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Lynwood, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
atChuck E. Cheese
Bell, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $17.90
Part-time
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
atRaising Cane's
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
OnePass Gym Membership Program
401(k) with safe harbor employer match for age 21 and older
Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
Crewmember Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
Early closure for company events
Casual Work Attire
flexible scheduling
Perkspot Employee Discount Program
Restaurant Crewmember
atRaising Cane's
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
hospital indemnity
legal insurance
auto insurance
Renter's insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) with employer match
Financial advising
Employee assistance program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
flexible scheduling
employee discount
Restaurant Crewmember
atRaising Cane's
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Split Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
hospital indemnity
legal insurance
auto insurance
Renter's insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) Plan
financial advisors
assistance program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
flexible scheduling
employee discount
Line Cook - Hiring Immediately
atErewhon
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $30.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
50% off organic meals daily
20% off in-store purchases
401k with 4% match
Paid vacation
health benefits
Bonuses
Career growth opportunities
Cook
atRaising Cane's
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Split Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
pharmacy benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal insurance
auto insurance
Renter's insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) with employer match
Financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Education Assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday closure
flexible scheduling
Employee Discount Program
Line Cook - Hiring Immediately
atGgiata Delicatessen
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.75
Full-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
tip share
Free Meals
Employee Discounts
growth opportunities
Food Prep
atChuck E. Cheese
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.87 - $18.87
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Telemedicine access
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition savings and scholarships
Financial relief resources
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Paid sick/vacation time
Paid holidays
FSA/HSA options
Life insurance
Disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Cook
atKfc Careers
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00
Full-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
meal benefits
flexible schedule
Kitchen Cook
atAramark
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability assistance
Production/Cook
atPizza Hut
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
financial rewards
employee recognition programs
skill development opportunities
safe work environment
Production/Cook
atPizza Hut
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
competitive pay
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
safe work environment
team-oriented culture
recognition programs
Cook Helper
atManagement & Training Corporation
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.07
Full-time
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
prescription drug coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Professional development assistance
Career advancement opportunities
Restaurant Cook
atAramark
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Support
38 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Monica, CA - August 2026
Browse 38 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 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 Monica, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Santa Monica, CA typically ranges from $39,500 per year to $39,500 per year, with average earnings near $39,500 per year or $19 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $39,500 per year
- Average wage: $39,500 per year or $19 per hour
- Highest wage: $39,500 per year
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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:
- Santa Monica Erewhon
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Santa Monica, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Monica, CA offer employee discount, Career development opportunities, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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