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Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50

From $16.90 to $21.50

Hourly

Hourly

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

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

at Whole Foods
Santa Rosa, 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 programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support programs

Health and wellness support programs

Training and Development

Training and Development

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Deli Kitchen Clerk - Packer

at Olivers Market
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive wages and benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement

401(k) retirement

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flex spending account for medical and dependent care

Flex spending account for medical and dependent care

Regular Wage Increases

Regular Wage Increases

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

safety incentive program

safety incentive program

Career development and growth opportunities

Career development and growth opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Santa Rosa, 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

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

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

at Whole Foods
Sonoma, 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

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

Retirement plan options

Retirement plan options

Deli Kitchen Clerk - Salad Bar

at Olivers Market
Windsor, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee stock ownership plan ESOP

Employee stock ownership plan ESOP

Competitive wages and benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401 K retirement

401 K retirement

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flex spending account for medical and dependent care

Flex spending account for medical and dependent care

Regular Wage Increases

Regular Wage Increases

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

safety incentive program

safety incentive program

Career development and growth opportunities

Career development and growth opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Rohnert Park, 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

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 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 Chuck E. Cheese
Rohnert Park, 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

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 programs

Perks and Discounts programs

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

associate discounts

associate discounts

Leadership development

Leadership development

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Cook

at Panda Express
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26.00 to $29.00

From $26.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

free meals while working

free meals while working

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

sick leave

sick leave

bereavement/funeral leave

bereavement/funeral leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

career and leadership development opportunities

career and leadership development opportunities

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25

From $16.90 to $22.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Discounts on cellphones

Discounts on cellphones

Travel

Travel

Electronics

Electronics

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook

at Delicato Family Wines
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.46 to $28.86

From $18.46 to $28.86

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Discretionary profit sharing

Discretionary profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Wine discounts

Wine discounts

Merchandise discounts

Merchandise discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym discounts

Gym discounts

Cook

at Applebee's
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Cook

at Applebee's Grill & Bar
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Line Cook

at Papa Murphy's
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Pastry Cook 4- Externship

at Four Seasons
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.07

Exact $24.07

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hourly wage

hourly wage

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

401k retirement plans

401k retirement plans

Culinary - Line Cook 1

at Ensemble Real Estate Services
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Cook - Farmhouse - Kitchen FT

at feg
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Service charge sharing

Service charge sharing

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

25 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA - May 2026

Browse 25 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA

Employers in Santa Rosa, 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 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 Rosa, CA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Santa Rosa, CA typically ranges from $35,200 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $42,100 per year or $20.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $35,200 per year
  • Average wage: $42,100 per year or $20.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

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

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

  • Whole Foods
  • Olivers Market
  • Olive Garden

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Santa Rosa, CA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Santa Rosa, CA offer Health and wellness support programs, Competitive wages and benefits, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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