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McDonald's

Morning Prep

Norwalk, OH · On-site

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

Morning-Prep member opportunities are available all days from 5am to 1pm. All you'll need is an outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team ...

Come Back Shack

Morning Prep Team Member

Boone, NC · On-site

The Come Back Shack Morning Prep Team is essential! The team gets the restaurant ready for BUSY successful days! Prep Team Member Expectations: * Starting pay is $17.00-$19.00. Overtime is paid at ...

Rusty Taco

Morning Prep Cook

Elkhorn, NE · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

DESCRIPTION Rusty Taco is looking for a prep cook. The hours for this position are Saturday 6am-2pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. The prep cook is responsible for preparing all of our sauces, salsas, meats ...

Rusty Taco

Morning Prep Cook

Elkhorn, NE

$13.50 - $17/hr

Rusty Taco is looking for a prep cook. The hours for this position are Saturday 6am-2pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. The prep cook is responsible for preparing all of our sauces, salsas, meats, and vegetables.

Gibbet Hill

Morning Prep Cook

Groton, MA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking ingredients, as well as assisting with food production and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The Prep position is daytime ...

Rusty Taco

Morning Prep Cook

Elkhorn, NE

$13.50 - $17/hr

Rusty Taco is looking for a prep cook. The hours for this position are Saturday 6am-2pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. The prep cook is responsible for preparing all of our sauces, salsas, meats, and vegetables.

Gibbet Hill

Morning Prep Cook

Groton, MA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking ingredients, as well as assisting with food production and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The Prep position is daytime ...

Slim Chickens

Morning Prep Cook

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Prep Cook Job Responsibilities: Perform routine kitchen tasks. Follow the prep list created to plan duties. Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.

Gibbet Hill Grill

Morning Prep Cook

Groton, MA · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking ingredients, as well as assisting with food production and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The Prep position is daytime ...

Naked Farmer Careers

Morning Prep Cook

Tampa, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the foundation of our scratch-based kitchens, our Prep Cooks are instrumental in creating the culinary deliciousness that defines us. If you have a genuine passion for cooking (or desire to learn ...

Naked Farmer Careers

Morning Prep Cook

Tampa, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the foundation of our scratch-based kitchens, our Prep Cooks are instrumental in creating the culinary deliciousness that defines us. If you have a genuine passion for cooking (or desire to learn ...

Chicken Salad Chick

Morning Prep Team Member

Cornelius, NC · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Morning Prep Team Member Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow? Do you want to be part of a team that values delicious food and exceptional service? If yes, we ...

Naked Farmer Careers

Morning Prep Cook

Tampa, FL

$13.50 - $17/hr

As the foundation of our scratch-based kitchens, our Prep Cooks are instrumental in creating the culinary deliciousness that defines us. If you have a genuine passion for cooking (or desire to learn ...

Chicken Salad Chick

Morning Prep Team Member

Cornelius, NC · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Morning Prep Team Member Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow? Do you want to be part of a team that values delicious food and exceptional service? If yes, we ...

Chicken Salad Chick

Morning Prep Team Member

Cornelius, NC · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Morning Prep Team Member Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow? Do you want to be part of a team that values delicious food and exceptional service? If yes, we ...

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How much do morning prep jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for morning prep in the United States is $14.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are morning prep jobs?

Morning prep jobs typically refer to roles in the food service or hospitality industry where employees are responsible for preparing ingredients and workstations before the main business hours. Duties often include chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, organizing supplies, and ensuring that everything is ready for chefs or kitchen staff when service begins. These jobs are essential for maintaining efficiency and a smooth workflow in restaurants, bakeries, or cafes. Morning prep workers usually start early in the day and play a crucial part in the overall success of meal service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a morning prep cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Morning Prep Cook, you need strong knife skills, familiarity with food safety standards, and experience in basic cooking techniques, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment and understanding of inventory or prep sheets is frequently required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills. These abilities are essential to ensure food quality, timely meal preparation, and smooth kitchen operations during busy service hours.

What are some common challenges faced by morning prep team members, and how can they be managed effectively?

Morning Prep team members often face the challenge of working efficiently under tight time constraints to ensure all ingredients and stations are ready before service begins. This requires strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality. Collaborating closely with kitchen staff and following prep lists or checklists can help streamline tasks. Communicating effectively and staying organized are key strategies for managing the fast-paced environment typical of morning prep roles.

What is the difference between Morning Prep vs Breakfast Cook?

AspectMorning PrepBreakfast Cook
Primary RolePreparing ingredients and setting up stations for the dayCooking and assembling breakfast dishes during service
Work EnvironmentKitchen prep area, early morning hoursKitchen, during breakfast service hours
Required SkillsIngredient prep, organization, basic culinary skillsCooking, plating, timing
CertificationsFood safety, culinary basicsFood safety, culinary training

Morning Prep involves preparing ingredients and setting up stations before service begins, focusing on organization and readiness. Breakfast Cook, on the other hand, actively cooks and plates breakfast dishes during service hours. While both roles require food safety knowledge and culinary skills, Morning Prep is more about preparation, whereas Breakfast Cook is about execution during busy hours.

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Infographic showing various Morning Prep job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,765 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

Morning Prep

McDonald's

Norwalk, OH • On-site

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

McDonald's rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 11,058 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.
Description:
McDonald's and its independent franchisees care about their employees and that's why we provide them with an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed every day. By offering industry-leading education programs and world-class training, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence and foster valuable skills to help employees thrive wherever they are on their journey, whether they stay at McDonald's or go elsewhere. There is a reason more than 80% of employees are proud to work at McDonald's and would recommend working at one of our restaurants. A Crew Team Member at McDonald's is more than just a paycheck - it's a chance to gain life skills and grow as an individual. And for anyone willing to take advantage of these opportunities...we're committed to becoming America's Best First Job.
Requirements:
We believe in letting you do you. If you're looking for a part-time job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. Morning-Prep member opportunities are available all days from 5am to 1pm.
All you'll need is an outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment. We'll teach you the rest. For job openings on your schedule - part time or full time - give us a try.
Additional Info:
This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

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What began as a small drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California and has grown into an American icon that proudly serves 63 million customers every day around the globe. While much has changed over the last six decades, Ray Kroc's original commitment to Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value has endured and made McDonald's a trusted favorite for over 65 years.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

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