Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Prep Cook This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience the moment they walk through our ...
Auburn Hills, MI · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Prep Cook This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience the moment they walk through our ...
West Bloomfield, MI · On-site
$18/hr
As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and executing menu items with accuracy, speed, and consistency. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to ...
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West Bloomfield, MI · On-site
$18/hr
As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and executing menu items with accuracy, speed, and consistency. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to ...
Taylor, MI · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Prep Cooks should be highly productive, have attention to detail, and work well on a team or individually. They will have a passion for creating great recipes in a fast-paced and high-volume ...
Taylor, MI · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Prep Cooks should be highly productive, have attention to detail, and work well on a team or individually. They will have a passion for creating great recipes in a fast-paced and high-volume ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$13.50 - $17.25/hr
Summary The Prep Cook/Utility will assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees. Although this role does not include line cooking duties, it ...
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$13.50 - $17.25/hr
Summary The Prep Cook/Utility will assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees. Although this role does not include line cooking duties, it ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Ford's Garage Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety ...
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Ford's Garage Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety ...
$14 - $17.75/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
$14 - $17.75/hr
RH is seeking a driven Prep Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH is known. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and efficiency, and takes ...
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$13.50 - $17.25/hr
Summary The Prep Cook/Utility will assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees. Although this role does not include line cooking duties, it ...
Plymouth, MI · On-site
$13.50 - $17.25/hr
Summary The Prep Cook/Utility will assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees. Although this role does not include line cooking duties, it ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Birmingham, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Join Our Team as a Prep Cook at OWP! Are you passionate about food and eager to be part of a team that creates some of the best New York-style pizza in Michigan? OWP is more than just a pizzeria--it ...
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Birmingham, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Join Our Team as a Prep Cook at OWP! Are you passionate about food and eager to be part of a team that creates some of the best New York-style pizza in Michigan? OWP is more than just a pizzeria--it ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
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Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
If you're a meticulous and reliable Prep Cook with a love for food preparation, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll work alongside our Chef team to ensure ...
Northville, MI · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets ...
Northville, MI · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$14.25 - $18/hr
As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to meet and exceed our guest expectations. In addition, as a prep cook, you must have a firm commitment ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$14.25 - $18/hr
As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to meet and exceed our guest expectations. In addition, as a prep cook, you must have a firm commitment ...
$9.03 - $10
1% of jobs
$10 - $10.97
3% of jobs
$10.97 - $11.94
7% of jobs
$11.94 - $12.90
8% of jobs
$13.36 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.90 - $13.87
11% of jobs
$13.87 - $14.84
15% of jobs
The median wage is $15.11 / hr.
$14.84 - $15.81
17% of jobs
$16.72 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.81 - $16.78
14% of jobs
$16.78 - $17.74
13% of jobs
$17.74 - $18.71
7% of jobs
$18.71 - $19.68
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.
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