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Prep Cook

at Miller's Ale House
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

team events

team events

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Prep Cook

at OLIVIA
St Petersburg, FL, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Miller's Ale House
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.25

From $13.50 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Prep Cook

at 23 Restaurant Services
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.25

From $13.50 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

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 Allowances

Meal Allowances

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

retirement plans

retirement plans

Prep Cook

at Carrabba's Italian Grill
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.00

From $13.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Prep Cook

at Dolphin Hotel Management
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $17.00

From $15.00 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day 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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

team environment

team environment

Prep Cook

at Fresh Kitchen
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $22.00

From $17.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

growth

growth

Free Food

Free Food

cool swag

cool swag

Culture

Culture

Referral program

Referral program

holiday closures

holiday closures

diversity and inclusion

diversity and inclusion

Prep Cook

at Ruth's Chris
St Petersburg, FL, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Brandon, FL, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

scholarships

scholarships

perks and discounts

perks and discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

CEC Cares Fund

CEC Cares Fund

Kitchen COOKS and Prep

at Smashburger
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

FOOD SERVICES COLD PREP

at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Grill Cook

at Sodexo
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.75

Exact $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

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

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Pastry Cook II

at Marriott
St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $19.50

From $16.25 to $19.50

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at CEC Entertainment
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sushi Prep/Line Cook

at Kura Sushi Tampa
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $20.00

From $14.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tips

Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Saint Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

50 percent discount on meal during shift

50 percent 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 Helper

at Sodexo
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $20.50

From $16.50 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-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

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

51 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Tampa, FL - May 2026

Browse 51 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Tampa, FL. 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 Tampa, FL

Employers in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, FL

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Tampa, FL typically ranges from $28,100 per year to $36,900 per year, with average earnings near $33,300 per year or $16 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $28,100 per year
  • Average wage: $33,300 per year or $16 per hour
  • Highest wage: $36,900 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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

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  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Tampa, FL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, FL include:

  • Sodexo
  • Miller's Ale House

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Tampa, FL

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Tampa, FL offer team events, competitive pay, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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