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Border Cafe

Line and Prep Cooks

Newark, DE · On-site

$18/hr

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Full and Part Time! Competitive & negotiable salaries Border Cafe has always focused on quality food at an amazing value accompanied by outstanding, hospitality driven service.

Northstar Cafe

Line Cooks / Prep Cooks

Shaker Heights, OH · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

If you're - * excited about real, local, organic, and artisanal ingredients * passionate about cooking from scratch and meticulous about quality * open to learning and growing your skills * looking ...

Border Café/Jose Tejas

Line and Prep Cooks

Newark, DE · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Full and Part Time! Competitive & negotiable salaries Border Cafe has always focused on quality food at an amazing value accompanied by outstanding, hospitality driven service.

Mottai Miami

Prep Cooks

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

We're looking for skilled and reliable Prep Cooks to join the culinary team of our upscale restaurant. You'll work closely with our chefs to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and that all ingredients ...

Border Café/Jose Tejas

Line and Prep Cooks

Newark, DE · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Full and Part Time! Competitive & negotiable salaries Border Cafe has always focused on quality food at an amazing value accompanied by outstanding, hospitality driven service.

Ted's Bulletin

Cooks/Prep Cooks (Hiring Event)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

We have exciting plans for continued development of the brand from a culinary perspective (and beyond), and now's a great time to jump on board! We're looking for experienced Cooks/Prep to join our ...

Montana Grille

Prep Cook

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: (www.montanagrille.com/careers) * TEXT2APPLY: montanagrille to 85000 Montana Grille is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu ...

Rafferty's

Prep Cook

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: (www.raffertys.com/careers) * TEXT2APPLY: raffertys to 85000 Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant concept with a 40-year history, a "made-from ...

Double Dogs

Prep Cook

Greenville, SC · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: ( * TEXT2APPLY: Text doubledogs to 85000 Double Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Knoxville, TN

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for advancement along with the following benefits: * Get Paid Quicker - We pay our team members weekly

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Paducah, KY · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for advancement along with the following benefits: * Get Paid Quicker - We pay our team members weekly

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Knoxville, TN

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

Prep Cook We offer flexible work schedules, a great work environment, excellent opportunities for advancement along with the following benefits: * Get Paid Quicker - We pay our team members weekly

Rafferty's

Prep Cook

Louisville, KY · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: (www.raffertys.com/careers) * TEXT2APPLY: raffertys to 85000 Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant concept with a 40-year history, a "made-from ...

Rafferty's

Prep Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: (www.raffertys.com/careers) * TEXT2APPLY: raffertys to 85000 Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant concept with a 40-year history, a "made-from ...

Double Dogs

Prep Cook

Lexington, KY · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: ( * TEXT2APPLY: Text doubledogs to 85000 Double Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that ...

Double Dogs

Prep Cook

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

COOKS-PREP COOKS APPLY: * ONLINE: ( * TEXT2APPLY: Text doubledogs to 85000 Double Dogs Chowhouse is a full-service and established restaurant concept, a "made-from-scratch" menu focus, and that ...

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How much do cooks prep cooks jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks prep cooks in the United States is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cook or Prep Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cook or Prep Cook, you need solid food preparation skills, knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, basic knife handling techniques, and adherence to food safety certifications like ServSafe are important. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure consistent food quality, safe kitchen operations, and smooth workflow in fast-paced culinary environments.

What are some common challenges faced by prep cooks in a busy kitchen environment?

Prep cooks often work in fast-paced settings where managing time efficiently and maintaining attention to detail can be challenging. They must juggle multiple tasks, such as chopping ingredients, preparing sauces, and organizing supplies, all while adhering to strict food safety standards. Communication with chefs and other kitchen staff is essential to ensure smooth operations and prevent delays during service. Adapting to changing menus or last-minute requests is also a frequent part of the role, requiring flexibility and quick thinking.

What are cooks and prep cooks?

Cooks and prep cooks are culinary professionals who work in kitchens to prepare and cook food. Prep cooks focus on preparing ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring, ensuring everything is ready for the main cooking process. Cooks, on the other hand, handle the actual cooking of dishes, following recipes and presentation standards. Both roles require attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Together, they help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

What is the difference between Cooks Prep Cooks vs Line Cooks?

AspectPrep CooksLine Cooks
ResponsibilitiesPrepare ingredients, wash, chop, and set up stationsCook dishes during service, follow recipes, and manage station
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, food safety certification often preferredSimilar credentials, often with additional culinary training
Work EnvironmentKitchen prep areas, early shifts, less pressureFront-line cooking stations, during service hours, high-pressure environment
Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, catering, and hospitalityEssential in restaurant kitchens, culinary establishments

Prep Cooks focus on preparing ingredients and setting up stations, while Line Cooks handle cooking dishes during service. Both roles require similar credentials and work in busy kitchen environments, but their responsibilities differ based on the stage of food preparation.

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Continental Cregars LLC

Rochester, MI • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday

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Seeking Part Time kitchen staff for exclusive catering / banquet venue at Meadow Brook Hall on campus of Oakland University in Rochester. Some kitchen or cooking experience preferred.

Hourly wage range can vary from $18 per hour up to and/or exceeding $20 per hour depending upon experience & skill level. This wage can be discussed further in the interview process & we will pay well, for the right applicants with an established skill set.

Primary available shifts: afternoons (2-10 / 3-11+)... Weekends are required.

Prep & production staff for both shifts (slice/dice fruits & vegetables, receive orders/deliveries, pull & organize products for events, appetizer construction, plate up salads, plate up desserts, assist in plating up entrees, salad, entree, dessert expo, sweeping, mopping, routine wiping/cleaning of work surfaces, limited dishwashing during shift). Limited or no experience OK. Pay scale dependent upon skill level and attitude

Credentialed cooks (season/sear proteins, production of starch options/sides, production of vegetable options/sides, appetizer construction/cooking, sauce production, plate up of entrees, expo of salads and entree, saucing of entrees at expo, dessert expo, sweeping, mopping, routine wiping/cleaning of work surfaces, limited dishwashing during shift) Experience required.. Pay rate determined by experience

Garde Manger Specialist (prep and build cheese, fruit, vegetable, charcuterie, etc... displays... build sweets displays (product is either made in house with basic recipes/procedures, commercially manufactured or purchased from a local bakery/pastry shop), sweeping, mopping, routine wiping/cleaning of work surfaces, limited dishwashing during shift) Experience required. Wage depends upon experience

Dishwashers/Utility (Rack and spray dishes to be run through a multi rack dish machine, spray/scrub pots/pans to be run through multi rack dish machine, maintaining organization of pot & pan area, sweeping, mopping, general wiping/cleaning equipment, emptying trash receptacles, assisting in prep & expo as needed) Limited or no experience is OK. Evening shifts, 5 or 6pm to 1 or 2am. Primarily weekends. No experience required.

Candidates must be well groomed, maintain clean and neat appearance, have reliable transportation and be able to work as part of a team.

Great opportunity for culinary students, empty nesters, 2nd job. Part time positions, but close to full time hours during peak season if desired and available. Great opportunity to learn for culinary students or those looking to gain experience and skills. Pay dependent on experience and role to be filled.

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