Helena, MT · On-site
$10.75 - $14.25/hr
... cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we're always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet ...
Helena, MT · On-site
$10.75 - $14.25/hr
... cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we're always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet ...
$11.75 - $15.25/hr
... cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we're always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet ...
$11.75 - $15.25/hr
... cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we're always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet ...
Helena, MT · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Set up the breakfast area and prep food stations before guests arrive * Cook made-to-order breakfast items on a griddle or grill (e.g., eggs, bacon, pancakes) * Keep food stocked, fresh, and properly ...
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Helena, MT · On-site
$15 - $18/hr
Set up the breakfast area and prep food stations before guests arrive * Cook made-to-order breakfast items on a griddle or grill (e.g., eggs, bacon, pancakes) * Keep food stocked, fresh, and properly ...
Polaris, MT · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our ... Controls costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and ...
Polaris, MT · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our ... Controls costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and ...
Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$15/hr
Cook Azamra Healthcare at Deer Lodge is currently looking for a Cook to join our team! We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their ...
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Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$15/hr
Cook Azamra Healthcare at Deer Lodge is currently looking for a Cook to join our team! We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Performs a variety of general duties including preparation, cooking, simple calculations, delivering and recording of food products.Ability to keep up with work flow, possesses dexterity needed in ...
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Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Performs a variety of general duties including preparation, cooking, simple calculations, delivering and recording of food products.Ability to keep up with work flow, possesses dexterity needed in ...
Helena, MT · On-site
$12.50 - $17/hr
Hwy 55 is looking for folks with great hustle and competitive drive to join our cook team. If you have awesome energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be a good fit for us! Flexible ...
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Helena, MT · On-site
$12.50 - $17/hr
Hwy 55 is looking for folks with great hustle and competitive drive to join our cook team. If you have awesome energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be a good fit for us! Flexible ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
$9.10 - $10.08
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7% of jobs
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8% of jobs
$13.47 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13 - $13.98
11% of jobs
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15% of jobs
The median wage is $15.23 / hr.
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17% of jobs
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A prep cook works in a restaurant or private kitchen, preparing ingredients for other chefs to cook. As a prep cook, your responsibilities center on simplifying the cooking process for everyone in the kitchen. Your duties include cleaning, peeling, chopping, cutting, slicing, and dicing vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and other food. You are also responsible for maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen, which is a responsibility of everyone on the staff. You need excellent knife skills to safely and quickly prepare food, and you need communication skills to follow instructions and collaborate with your coworkers. Experience working in a kitchen is helpful when you look for jobs as a prep cook, but a prep cook can sometimes be considered to be an entry-level position.
| Aspect | Prep Cook | Line Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Prepares ingredients, washes, chops, and organizes supplies | cooks dishes during service, manages specific station |
| Skills & Certifications | Basic cooking skills, food safety, knife skills | Advanced cooking skills, station-specific knowledge |
| Work Environment | Kitchen prep area, early shifts | Hot line during service, fast-paced environment |
| Typical Employer | Restaurants, catering services | Restaurants, hotels, catering |
Prep cooks focus on preparing ingredients and organizing supplies, while line cooks handle cooking dishes during service. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but line cooks often need more advanced skills and work in a faster, high-pressure environment. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right culinary role.
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Helena, MT • On-site
$10.75 - $14.25/hr
Full-time, Part-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Re-posted 20 days ago
5.9
Based on 2,010 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Chipotle, we’ve created a better place to eat and work. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path – over 80% of our managers were promoted from Crew. We prepare real food by hand every day in our restaurants. No freezers, microwaves or can openers to be found. We’ll provide the training you need to feel confident working at any station – grill, cashier, prep, salsa and expo. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it’s up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. So, whether you have experience as a dishwasher, cashier, server, host, bartender, cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we’re always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year)
Free food (yes, really FREE)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Digital Tips
Paid time off
Holiday closures
Competitive compensation
Full and part-time opportunities
Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as Crew)
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
A friendly, enthusiastic attitude
Passion for helping and serving others (both customers and team members)
Desire to learn how to cook (a lot)
Be at least 16 years old
Ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location
WHO WE ARE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices at all levels of the organization without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a values-driven, people-first company, we are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have the opportunity to realize their full potential. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has over 3,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www. chipotle. com
Food services and drinking places and biotechnology research and development
10,000+ Employees
Newport Beach, CA, US
