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Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

HSA account

HSA account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

scholarships

scholarships

meal discounts

meal discounts

EAP assistance

EAP assistance

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $25.00

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

HSA account

HSA account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

scholarships

scholarships

meal discounts

meal discounts

EAP assistance

EAP assistance

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.33 - $22.50

Range $17.33 - $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

HSA account

HSA account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

scholarships

scholarships

meal discounts

meal discounts

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.65 - $27.75

Range $21.65 - $27.75

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 leave

paid family leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Training

Training

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Kitchen Prep Cook

at Gurmoh Inc.
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Prep Cook

at Anthony's Restaurants
Gig Harbor, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.33 - $22.50

Range $17.33 - $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

HSA account

HSA account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

scholarships

scholarships

meal discounts

meal discounts

EAP assistance

EAP assistance

Food Prep Associate

at Aramark
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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 Coverage

Disability Coverage

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

401k retirement savings plan

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

vacation

vacation

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Referral program

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Early access to earned wages

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
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

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 assistance

Disability assistance

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
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

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 assistance

Disability assistance

Restaurant Cook - Urgently Hiring

at Applebee's
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $21.00

Range $15.75 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

potential for career growth

potential for career growth

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Commuter assistance

Commuter assistance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Culinary Specialist

at Aramark
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability assistance

Disability assistance

KITCHEN HELPER (FOR ELIGIBLE INTERNAL BIDDERS ONLY)

at Puyallup School District
Auburn, WA, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

CAFETERIA ATTENDANT

at Hyatt
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $28.60

Range $22.00 - $28.60

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

sick leave

sick leave

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Free parking

Free parking

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

discounted room nights

discounted room nights

free colleague meals

free colleague meals

School Kitchen Assistant

at Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

sick leave

sick leave

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Retirement

Pantry Cook

at Aramark
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
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

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 assistance

Disability assistance

Cook/Production

at Pizza Hut
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.13 - $17.63

Range $17.13 - $17.63

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Base wage

Base wage

Tips

Tips

Mileage reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Cell phone data reimbursement

Next Day Pay

Next Day Pay

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Perks program

Perks program

GED tuition support

GED tuition support

College tuition support

College tuition support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

telemedicine

telemedicine

sick time accrual

sick time accrual

Cook NA-04

at Texas Roadhouse
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.47 - $24.02

Range $21.47 - $24.02

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Food Prep Helper

at Sodexo
Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.67

Exact $20.67

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

discount programs

discount programs

Child Nutrition - Serving Cook

at Bethel School District, WA
Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.61

Exact $21.61

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Other Compensation

Other Compensation

vacation

vacation

Cook

at Panda Restaurant Group
Kent, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $24.50 - $27.50

Range $24.50 - $27.50

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

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary 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 leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Cook

at Applebee's
Renton, WA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.57 - $26.00

Range $21.57 - $26.00

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 advancement

career advancement

48 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Tacoma, WA - July 2026

Browse 48 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA. 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 Tacoma, WA

Employers in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Tacoma, WA typically ranges from $41,600 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $45,800 per year or $22 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $41,600 per year
  • Average wage: $45,800 per year or $22 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Tacoma, WA

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA include:

  • Anthony's Restaurants

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tacoma, WA

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Tacoma, WA offer Life insurance, Vision, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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