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Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|
From $16.35 to $18.35
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Prep Cook at Taco Bell
New Britain, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Line Cook - Alltown Fresh at Global Partners
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.13 to $21.34
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Tuition Reimbursement
wellness programs
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Crew Member - 4071 at Five Guys
North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible Hours
opportunities for career growth
fun work environment
competitive base pay
Bonus opportunities
Free Meals
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Orange, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50 percent meal discount
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
perks and discounts
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Full Time Cook at Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $19.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Meals
supportive work environment
Cook at Soar Restaurants
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Training and Development
overtime pay
Uniform allowance
Cook at Popeyes
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) Plan
Training and Development
Line Cook at Olive Garden
North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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
Discounts on cellphones
Travel
Electronics
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Production/Cook at Kfc Careers
New Britain, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training and Development
Retirement Plan
Line Cook at SSP Group
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.96
Hourly
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
401K Matching
Employee Meal Plan
Employee assistance program
Employee parking available
Line Cook at Eli's on Whitney
Hamden, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career-long training
opportunities for growth
team environment
Dumpling Makers/Prep at Ugly Dumpling
New Haven, CT, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Equal employment opportunity
Production/Cook at KFC
New Haven, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
retirement savings plan
flexible scheduling
Line Cook at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
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
Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
shift meals
Anniversary pay
holiday closures
discounts
Schedule flexibility
Saute/Broiler Cook at The Capital Grille
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
insurance options
flexible spending accounts
Dining Discounts
matching 401(k) plan
Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $30.20
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Line Cook at Eli's Brick Oven Pizza
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Career-long training
development opportunities
top-notch benefits
collaborative work environment
opportunities for growth
Line Cook at Cinemark
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
employee discount
401(k) matching
growth opportunities
Education Assistance
health benefits
Parental leave
Paid Time Off
Daily Pay
free movies
Experienced Line Cook at Eli's On The Hill
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
career training
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $28.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Company Discounts
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Posted 10 days ago
Prep Cook at California Pizza Kitchen
Farmington, CT, USA|
From $16.35 to $18.35
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures
Posted 2 months ago
Prep Cook at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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) Plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Prep Cook at Taco Bell
New Britain, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Posted 17 days ago
Line Cook - Alltown Fresh at Global Partners
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.13 to $21.34
Hourly
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Tuition Reimbursement
wellness programs
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Posted 11 days ago
Crew Member - 4071 at Five Guys
North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Up to $16.50
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible Hours
opportunities for career growth
fun work environment
competitive base pay
Bonus opportunities
Free Meals
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Posted 3 days ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese
Orange, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
50 percent meal discount
Work Today Get Paid Tomorrow program
flexible schedules
scholarships
perks and discounts
Employee Referral Program
CEC Cares Fund
Posted 2 months ago
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.94 to $17.94
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Posted 8 days ago
Full Time Cook at Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $19.25
Hourly
Full-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Meals
supportive work environment
Posted 10 days ago
Cook at Soar Restaurants
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $14.00 to $18.75
Hourly
Hourly
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Training and Development
overtime pay
Uniform allowance
Posted 13 days ago
Cook at Popeyes
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) Plan
Training and Development
Posted 16 days ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
North Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time
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
Discounts on cellphones
Travel
Electronics
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities
Posted 2 months ago
Production/Cook at Kfc Careers
New Britain, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training and Development
Retirement Plan
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at SSP Group
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.96
Hourly
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
401K Matching
Employee Meal Plan
Employee assistance program
Employee parking available
Posted 9 days ago
Line Cook at Eli's on Whitney
Hamden, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career-long training
opportunities for growth
team environment
Posted 2 months ago
Dumpling Makers/Prep at Ugly Dumpling
New Haven, CT, USA|
From $17.00 to $18.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Equal employment opportunity
Posted 21 days ago
Production/Cook at KFC
New Haven, CT, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
retirement savings plan
flexible scheduling
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Olive Garden
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00
Hourly
Full-time
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 2 months ago
Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
shift meals
Anniversary pay
holiday closures
discounts
Schedule flexibility
Posted 2 months ago
Saute/Broiler Cook at The Capital Grille
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $17.25 to $20.25
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive pay
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
insurance options
flexible spending accounts
Dining Discounts
matching 401(k) plan
Posted 20 days ago
Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time at Whole Foods
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $30.20
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Posted 22 days ago
Line Cook at Eli's Brick Oven Pizza
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.75 to $19.75
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Career-long training
development opportunities
top-notch benefits
collaborative work environment
opportunities for growth
Posted 2 months ago
Line Cook at Cinemark
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.25
Hourly
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
employee discount
401(k) matching
growth opportunities
Education Assistance
health benefits
Parental leave
Paid Time Off
Daily Pay
free movies
Posted 2 months ago
Experienced Line Cook at Eli's On The Hill
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $19.50
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
career training
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Posted 2 months ago
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club
New Britain, CT, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $28.00
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Company Discounts
33 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Waterbury, CT - May 2026
Browse 33 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Waterbury, CT. 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 Waterbury, CT
Employers in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury, CT
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury, CT
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury, CT include:
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Waterbury, CT
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Waterbury, CT offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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