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Prep Cook at Applebee's

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.50

From $15.92 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid on-the-job training

Paid on-the-job training

meal discounts

meal discounts

Real Advancement Opportunities

Real Advancement Opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Paramus, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.75

From $15.92 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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

training programs

training programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook at Yard House

Wayne, NJ, USA|
From $15.92 to $20.75

From $15.92 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

Sushi Prep/Line Cook at Kura Sushi Ft. Lee

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.29 to $23.29

From $16.29 to $23.29

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

earn solid Tips

earn solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Generous Employee Referral Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Cook at Stormy cafe

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $27.17

From $15.00 to $27.17

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Line Cook at Ruth's Chris

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $23.00

From $15.92 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training

Training

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook at ASM Global

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.15

Exact $20.15

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401k plan

401k plan

Cook at AMC Theatres

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $19.00

From $18.50 to $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

free movies

free movies

Daily free popcorn

Daily free popcorn

Food and drink discounts

Food and drink discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook at US Department of Veterans Affairs

East Orange, NJ, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Cook at Popeyes

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive benefits package

Competitive benefits package

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

promotion opportunities

promotion opportunities

Cook at Lucky Strike Entertainment

Wallington, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play discount

Arcade play discount

Event discount

Event discount

food and beverage discount

food and beverage discount

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Competitive total rewards package

Competitive total rewards package

Line Cook at PF Changs

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook at Turning Point

Paramus, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

You can make nighttime money while working daytime hours

You can make nighttime money while working daytime hours

You will be respected, valued, and appreciated

You will be respected, valued, and appreciated

We advocate and encourage a healthy work life balance

We advocate and encourage a healthy work life balance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities to pick up shifts at any of our locations throughout NJ, PA & DE

Opportunities to pick up shifts at any of our locations throughout NJ, PA & DE

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee perks & savings program

Employee perks & savings program

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Equity and equality ensured for all

Equity and equality ensured for all

A fun and rewarding work environment

A fun and rewarding work environment

Line Cook at PF Changs

Hackensack, NJ, USA|
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Line Cook at Seymours Cafe

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Line Cook at Turning Point

Hoboken, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Respect and appreciation

Respect and appreciation

Healthy work life balance

Healthy work life balance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities to pick up shifts throughout NJ, PA, DE

Opportunities to pick up shifts throughout NJ, PA, DE

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee perks and savings program

Employee perks and savings program

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Equity and equality

Equity and equality

Fun and rewarding work environment

Fun and rewarding work environment

Cook at Lucky Strike Entertainment

Belleville, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $16.50

From $15.92 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play discount

Arcade play discount

Events discount

Events discount

food and beverages discount

food and beverages discount

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.92 - $20.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health care benefits
flexible schedules
Paid on-the-job training
meal discounts
Real Advancement Opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Applebee's is a well-established American casual dining restaurant chain known for its welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and a menu featuring a wide variety of classic American dishes. With numerous locations nationwide, Applebee's focuses on providing guests with a friendly dining experience and delicious meals prepared with quality ingredients. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive work environment where team members have opportunities for growth and development, making it a popular choice for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in the foodservice industry.

Applebee's is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Prep Cooks to join their kitchen team.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • ability to follow health and safety guidelines
  • strong organizational skills
  • good communication abilities

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
  • strong attention to cleanliness and food quality
  • team-oriented with a positive attitude

Job Duties

  • Prepare ingredients according to recipes and prep sheets
  • follow proper food storage and rotation
  • maintain a clean and organized prep area
  • support overall kitchen operations

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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Posted 9 days ago

Prep Cook at Applebee's

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.50

From $15.92 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health care benefits

Health care benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Paid on-the-job training

Paid on-the-job training

meal discounts

meal discounts

Real Advancement Opportunities

Real Advancement Opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 9 days ago

Prep Cook at Olive Garden

Paramus, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.75

From $15.92 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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

training programs

training programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 3 months ago

Prep Cook at Yard House

Wayne, NJ, USA|
From $15.92 to $20.75

From $15.92 to $20.75

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 13 days ago

Sushi Prep/Line Cook at Kura Sushi Ft. Lee

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.29 to $23.29

From $16.29 to $23.29

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

earn solid Tips

earn solid Tips

meal discounts

meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Generous Employee Referral Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Posted 3 days ago

Cook at Stormy cafe

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $27.17

From $15.00 to $27.17

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Posted 3 months ago

Line Cook at Ruth's Chris

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $23.00

From $15.92 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training

Training

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Posted 2 days ago

Line Cook at ASM Global

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.15

Exact $20.15

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401k plan

401k plan

Posted 7 days ago

Cook at AMC Theatres

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $19.00

From $18.50 to $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

free movies

free movies

Daily free popcorn

Daily free popcorn

Food and drink discounts

Food and drink discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at US Department of Veterans Affairs

East Orange, NJ, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Popeyes

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive benefits package

Competitive benefits package

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

promotion opportunities

promotion opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Lucky Strike Entertainment

Wallington, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play discount

Arcade play discount

Event discount

Event discount

food and beverage discount

food and beverage discount

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Competitive total rewards package

Competitive total rewards package

Posted 7 days ago

Line Cook at PF Changs

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 3 months ago

Line Cook at Turning Point

Paramus, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

You can make nighttime money while working daytime hours

You can make nighttime money while working daytime hours

You will be respected, valued, and appreciated

You will be respected, valued, and appreciated

We advocate and encourage a healthy work life balance

We advocate and encourage a healthy work life balance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities to pick up shifts at any of our locations throughout NJ, PA & DE

Opportunities to pick up shifts at any of our locations throughout NJ, PA & DE

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee perks & savings program

Employee perks & savings program

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Equity and equality ensured for all

Equity and equality ensured for all

A fun and rewarding work environment

A fun and rewarding work environment

Posted 2 days ago

Line Cook at PF Changs

Hackensack, NJ, USA|
From $19.00 to $23.00

From $19.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Seymours Cafe

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Posted 3 months ago

Line Cook at Turning Point

Hoboken, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Day time shifts only

Day time shifts only

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Nighttime money while working daytime hours

Respect and appreciation

Respect and appreciation

Healthy work life balance

Healthy work life balance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities to pick up shifts throughout NJ, PA, DE

Opportunities to pick up shifts throughout NJ, PA, DE

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Ability to transfer to another location if you relocate

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee perks and savings program

Employee perks and savings program

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Equity and equality

Equity and equality

Fun and rewarding work environment

Fun and rewarding work environment

Posted 2 months ago

Cook at Lucky Strike Entertainment

Belleville, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $16.50

From $15.92 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Free Bowling

Free Bowling

Arcade play discount

Arcade play discount

Events discount

Events discount

food and beverages discount

food and beverages discount

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

17 No Experience Prep Cook Jobs in Union City, NJ - April 2026

Browse 17 no experience Prep Cook jobs in Union City, NJ. 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 Union City, NJ

Employers in Union City, NJ are actively hiring no experience Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience Prep Cook Openings

There has been 1 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 Union City, NJ

No experience Prep Cook pay in Union City, NJ typically ranges from $37,400 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $43,700 per year or $21 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $37,400 per year
  • Average wage: $43,700 per year or $21 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,800 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

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Why No Experience Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Union City, NJ

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Union City, NJ 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 Union City, NJ include:

  • Whole Foods

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Union City, NJ

Many no experience Prep Cook jobs in Union City, NJ offer Store discount, Health and wellness support programs, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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