PREP
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
Athens, GA · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diner's success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
Athens, GA · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diner's success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils.
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Pay range: $10.00-$13.00/hour Back of the House Team Member - Line Cook / Prep Cook The Back of the House Team Member is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products ...
$15.25 - $19/hr
Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team. Responsibilities: * Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner. * Determines food ...
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$15.25 - $19/hr
Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team. Responsibilities: * Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner. * Determines food ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team. Responsibilities: * Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner. * Determines food ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team. Responsibilities: * Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner. * Determines food ...
$9.32 - $10.32
1% of jobs
$10.32 - $11.32
3% of jobs
$11.32 - $12.32
7% of jobs
$12.32 - $13.32
8% of jobs
$13.80 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.32 - $14.32
11% of jobs
$14.32 - $15.32
15% of jobs
The median wage is $15.60 / hr.
$15.32 - $16.32
17% of jobs
$17.26 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.32 - $17.32
14% of jobs
$17.32 - $18.32
13% of jobs
$18.32 - $19.32
7% of jobs
$19.32 - $20.32
4% 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.

Position Description: We are looking for friendly folks like you to join our team! Metro Diner is known for warm, welcoming service, familiar faces, and award-winning food. At Metro Diner, simply delicious defines our food and 100% Guest Satisfaction is our main priority. We dont just speak about our culture we live and breathe it every day its who we are!Prep Cooks are a key part of Metro Diners success. It is absolutely critical that you prep all food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils. Metro Diners kitchens are our showpieces so it is essential to always keep your station clean.We have:Flexible SchedulesBOH Shift Meals/FOH Meal DiscountsMeal Discounts for Friends/FamilyPaid Vacation (after 1 year)Competitive Benefits (after 1 year)Free Tele-Medicine through First Stop Health (after 1 year)Referral Bonus ($250 per referral, no limit)Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto, event tickets & more)Long-term Career GrowthA great Team that is ready for you to join!You have:An understanding of prepping food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensilsA commitment to utilizing the recipe book at all times, regardless of familiarity with the dish being preppedThe willingness to comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and proceduresThe motivation to ensure that refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are organized and clean, and items are properly sealed, labeled and datedThe ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work areaYou may also have:Experience as a Prep Cook in a fast-paced work environmentThe initiative to correct any prepping errors in a professional mannerAttention to detail to promptly report equipment and food quality problemsKnowledge of proper rotation of inventory and FIFO systemAwareness to monitor inventory levels at all times and inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages
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Industrial machinery manufacturing
11 - 50 Employees
Chattanooga, TN, US
1986