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Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.25

From $13.00 to $16.25

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

discounts

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.50

From $12.25 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health insurance options

health insurance options

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Breakfast Cook at Atrium Hospitality

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.00

From $13.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

career growth and learning

career growth and learning

Invest in your future

Invest in your future

comprehensive health coverage

comprehensive health coverage

paid time off and vacation

paid time off and vacation

Perks that fit your life

Perks that fit your life

Purpose and impact

Purpose and impact

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

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $14.75

From $13.75 to $14.75

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 percent discount on meal

50 percent discount on meal

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

Cook at Sonic Drive-In

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.25

From $12.25 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

training programs

training programs

Line Cook at Andy B s Entertainment

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Evening Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $15.75

From $11.75 to $15.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook - North Food Services - Varied Shifts at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Cook - Food Services - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Nights at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook - Food Services - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Day Shift at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Kitchen at QSCulinary

Springfield, MO, USA|
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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
diamond

Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401K Savings Plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for delivering an authentic Italian dining experience through its delicious soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna. With a strong commitment to high safety and sanitation standards, Olive Garden prioritizes the health and safety of both its team members and guests. The company fosters a family-oriented work environment where every employee is valued and supported. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to help team members balance life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care, making it an ideal workplace for individuals seeking work-life balance. Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including free employee... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous kitchen or food service experience preferred
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • adherence to safety and sanitation standards
  • physical ability to lift moderate weights

Job Qualifications

  • basic culinary knowledge or experience
  • ability to follow recipes accurately
  • good communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • teamwork skills
  • willingness to learn and take direction

Job Duties

  • prepare ingredients and kitchen items according to recipes and standards
  • maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area
  • adhere to safety and health regulations
  • assist in receiving and storing supplies
  • monitor inventory levels and report shortages
  • collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation
  • support team members as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 10 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $16.25

From $13.00 to $16.25

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

discounts

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 11 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 19 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 11 days ago

Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.50

From $12.25 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

health insurance options

health insurance options

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 4 days ago

Breakfast Cook at Atrium Hospitality

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $17.00

From $13.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

career growth and learning

career growth and learning

Invest in your future

Invest in your future

comprehensive health coverage

comprehensive health coverage

paid time off and vacation

paid time off and vacation

Perks that fit your life

Perks that fit your life

Purpose and impact

Purpose and impact

Posted 2 days ago

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

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $14.75

From $13.75 to $14.75

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 percent discount on meal

50 percent discount on meal

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 14 days ago

Cook at Sonic Drive-In

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $12.25 to $16.25

From $12.25 to $16.25

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

training programs

training programs

Posted 23 days ago

Line Cook at Andy B s Entertainment

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.75

From $13.25 to $16.75

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Posted 26 days ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 2 months ago

Evening Cook at Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $11.75 to $15.75

From $11.75 to $15.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Springfield, MO, 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

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Cook - North Food Services - Varied Shifts at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Posted 3 months ago

Cook - Food Services - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Nights at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 3 months ago

Cook - Food Services - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Day Shift at CoxHealth

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

retirement plan with employer match

retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Springfield, MO, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00

From $17.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 2 days ago

Kitchen at QSCulinary

Springfield, MO, USA|
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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

18 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Springfield, MO - April 2026

Browse 18 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Springfield, MO. 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 Springfield, MO

Employers in Springfield, MO are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings

There have been 3 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 Springfield, MO

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Springfield, MO typically ranges from $25,500 per year to $35,400 per year, with average earnings near $29,800 per year or $14.3 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,500 per year
  • Average wage: $29,800 per year or $14.3 per hour
  • Highest wage: $35,400 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Prep Cook roles in Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO include:

  • Atrium Hospitality
  • Umstattd Sonic Group - Sonic
  • Olive Garden

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Springfield, MO

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Springfield, MO offer Training and development programs, 401(k) savings plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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