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Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook at Yard House
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
health benefits
well-being benefits
Paid Time Off
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
assistance program
Cook at Panda Express
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Cook - Lunch & Dinner at Lure Fish House
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive tip pool program
Retirement plan options
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Cook at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay
flexible schedule
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Career growth opportunities
Cook at Panda Express
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
short-term disability insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Bereavement leave
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Career development opportunities
Paid training
Cook at KFC
Port Hueneme, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive hourly wage
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Safe working environment
At-will employment
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Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Cook at Presto Pasta
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
meal benefits
Uniform allowance
Cook at Sodexo
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Line Cook at Yard House Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
health benefits
well-being benefits
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Production/Cook at Pizza Hut
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
recognition programs
safe work environment
inclusive workplace
Earnings potential
Bar Cook at New Level Resources
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Sick Time
Employee Discount Program
Line Cook at woodranch
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
team environment
Opportunity for advancement
Employee Meals
Training and Development
Cook at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Daily Pay
Career growth opportunities
inclusive work environment
Cook at Islands Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $21.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive earnings
Opportunity for advancement
flexible schedule
free meal while working
Discount when dining
Quality training and development
Cook - Fry, Salad, Grill at Islands Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $18.75
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Starting wage
Tips
Competitive earnings
Opportunity for advancement
flexible schedule
free meal
Discount
quality training
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Family care leave
Life insurance
Line Cook at THE TACO SHOP MEXICAN KITCHEN at THE TACO SHOP MEXICAN KITCHEN
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
401(k)
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Posted 12 days ago
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 13 days ago
Prep Cook at Yard House
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $21.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
health benefits
well-being benefits
Paid Time Off
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $17.90
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Meal Discount
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
assistance program
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Panda Express
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Posted 2 months ago
Cook - Lunch & Dinner at Lure Fish House
Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive tip pool program
Retirement plan options
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Posted 20 days ago
Cook at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
Daily Pay
flexible schedule
Healthcare benefits
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Career growth opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Panda Express
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
short-term disability insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Bereavement leave
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Career development opportunities
Paid training
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at KFC
Port Hueneme, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive hourly wage
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Safe working environment
At-will employment
Receive Weekly Featured
Jobs & Salary Trends
Posted 19 days ago
Cook at Panda Restaurant Group
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
bereavement/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
opportunity to give back to community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Posted 20 days ago
Cook at Presto Pasta
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
meal benefits
Uniform allowance
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Sodexo
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Posted 11 hours ago
Line Cook at Yard House Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Flexible work schedules
sick pay
growth opportunities
health benefits
well-being benefits
Posted 12 days ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $22.25
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 13 days ago
Production/Cook at Pizza Hut
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
recognition programs
safe work environment
inclusive workplace
Earnings potential
Posted 13 days ago
Bar Cook at New Level Resources
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Sick Time
Employee Discount Program
Posted 9 days ago
Line Cook at woodranch
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive wages
team environment
Opportunity for advancement
Employee Meals
Training and Development
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Applebee's
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
flexible schedule
meal discounts
Paid sick leave
Daily Pay
Career growth opportunities
inclusive work environment
Posted 2 months ago
Cook at Islands Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $21.75
Hourly
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive earnings
Opportunity for advancement
flexible schedule
free meal while working
Discount when dining
Quality training and development
Posted 13 hours ago
Cook - Fry, Salad, Grill at Islands Restaurants
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $18.75
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Starting wage
Tips
Competitive earnings
Opportunity for advancement
flexible schedule
free meal
Discount
quality training
Posted 2 months ago
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $27.00
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Family care leave
Life insurance
Posted 14 days ago
Line Cook at THE TACO SHOP MEXICAN KITCHEN at THE TACO SHOP MEXICAN KITCHEN
Oxnard, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
401(k)
29 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Ventura, CA - May 2026
Browse 29 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA
Employers in Ventura, 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 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 Ventura, CA
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Ventura, CA typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
- Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
- Highest wage: $55,000 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Ventura, CA
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA include:
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Ventura, CA
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Ventura, CA offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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