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Prep Cook

at Yard House
Burbank, CA, USA|
Range $16.90 - $21.75

Range $16.90 - $21.75

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

PREP COOK (PART TIME)

at Compass Group
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.15

Exact $24.15

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Identify Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Kitchen Prep

at Fogo de Chao
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.81 - $21.81

Range $17.81 - $21.81

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident coverage

accident coverage

Food and Beverage - Prep Cook

at Hornblower City Cruises
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Range $17.75 - $23.50

Range $17.75 - $23.50

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Sushi Prep/Line Cook

at Kura Sushi
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $25.00

Range $18.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

solid Tips

solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Cook - #48 Wilmington

at El Super
Torrance, CA, USA|
Up to $18.00

Up to $18.00

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Cook - # 500 Hooper

at El Super
Burbank, CA, USA|
Range $18.00 - $1.00

Range $18.00 - $1.00

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook - #58 - Florence

at El Super
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $18.50

Up to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

employee discount

employee discount

Cook - # 501 Vermont

at El Super
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Health and safety standards maintained

Health and safety standards maintained

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $25.40

Range $18.00 - $25.40

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

employee perks

employee perks

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $25.40

Range $18.00 - $25.40

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook - SC/ Alegria-11-205

at The Salvation Army
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Walnut Park, CA, USA|
Range $18.47 - $19.47

Range $18.47 - $19.47

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health 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

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Early wage access

Early wage access

Food Preparation (Kitchen Team Member)

at Chick-fil-A
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

401(k)

401(k)

employee discount

employee discount

Paid training

Paid training

Prep / Pantry / Cold Station Cook - 8081

at The Capital Grille
Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cook II

at ETC
Santa Monica, CA, USA|
Range $33.00 - $35.00

Range $33.00 - $35.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Line Cook - Full Time

at Chili's
Santa Monica, CA, USA|
Range $16.78 - $19.00

Range $16.78 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

positive team atmosphere

positive team atmosphere

Fast hiring process

Fast hiring process

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Line Cook - $21 - $25 - Uchi West Hollywood

at Uchi Restaurants
Santa Monica, CA, USA|
Range $21.00 - $25.00

Range $21.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Fast Food Cook - Paid Training Provided

at Burger King
Santa Monica, CA, USA|
Range $14.00 - $18.00

Range $14.00 - $18.00

No experience required

No experience required

Hourly pay ranging from $14 to $18

Hourly pay ranging from $14 to $18

Overtime pay opportunities

Overtime pay opportunities

Night shift differential pay

Night shift differential pay

Holiday pay eligibility

Holiday pay eligibility

Performance-based raises and bonus opportunities

Performance-based raises and bonus opportunities

flexible scheduling options

flexible scheduling options

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health insurance coverage

Health insurance coverage

opportunities for advancement into leadership roles

opportunities for advancement into leadership roles

Cook

at UCLA Health Careers
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook

at KFC
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $22.00

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Training and Development

Training and Development

safe work environment

safe work environment

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

PREP/DISH

at MK BRANDS LLC
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $24.00

Range $20.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Guaranteed pay

Guaranteed pay

Back of house tip pool

Back of house tip pool

Consistent morning schedule

Consistent morning schedule

Respectful kitchen culture

Respectful kitchen culture

Long-term growth potential

Long-term growth potential

Stable employment

Stable employment

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Line Cook

at PF Changs
Burbank, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $24.00

Range $20.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Kitchen Cook

at Dog Haus
Burbank, CA, USA|
Range $16.50 - $20.00

Range $16.50 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Free health insurance

Free health insurance

Tips

Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Retirement plan options

Retirement plan options

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook - Franchise

at Denny's
South Gate, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

safe work environment

safe work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee training programs

Employee training programs

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

supportive management

supportive management

44 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Monica, CA - July 2026

Browse 44 no experience Prep Cook jobs in Santa Monica, CA. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Employers in Santa Monica, CA are actively hiring no experience Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience 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.

No Experience Prep Cook Salary in Santa Monica, CA

No experience Prep Cook pay in Santa Monica, CA typically ranges from $37,000 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $41,600 per year or $20 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $37,000 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,800 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Prep Cook roles in Santa Monica, CA using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why No Experience Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Santa Monica, CA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Santa Monica, CA create steady demand for no experience Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Prep Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Prep Cook roles in Santa Monica, CA include:

  • Whole Foods
  • Fogo de Chao

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Santa Monica, CA

Many no experience 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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