Pearland, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing quality products ...
Pearland, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing quality products ...
Bellaire, TX · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Pastry Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily ...
Bellaire, TX · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Pastry Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily ...
Bellaire, TX · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Pastry Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily ...
Bellaire, TX · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
Pastry Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily ...
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Prep Cooks are an essential part of our kitchen operations and play a major role in setting the kitchen team up for success each day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, staying ...
Quick apply
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Prep Cooks are an essential part of our kitchen operations and play a major role in setting the kitchen team up for success each day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, staying ...
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared by ...
New
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared by ...
New
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
DESCRIPTION Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared ...
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
DESCRIPTION Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$11.25 - $14.25/hr
Prep Cook Hourly | Restaurant Operations Type Hourly Reports To Kitchen Manager Scope Line Cook Cert Required Food Handler Position Summary At la Madeleine, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming ...
Quick apply
Spring, TX · On-site
$11.25 - $14.25/hr
Prep Cook Hourly | Restaurant Operations Type Hourly Reports To Kitchen Manager Scope Line Cook Cert Required Food Handler Position Summary At la Madeleine, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming ...
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing quality products ...
Quick apply
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing quality products ...
Pearland, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
DESCRIPTION The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing ...
Pearland, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
DESCRIPTION The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $16/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $16/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Tomball, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $17/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Tomball, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $17/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Texas City, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Texas City, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared by ...
New
Quick apply
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Prep Cook Newk's Eatery Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Starts. Fresh Opportunities . Looking for more than just a job? At Newk's Eatery , every great meal begins with fresh ingredients prepared by ...
New
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Cypress, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Tomball, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $17/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Tomball, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $17/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Texas City, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
Texas City, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.50/hr
As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...
$13 - $16.50/hr
As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation standards while preparing food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specifications. Prep Cook ...
$13 - $16.50/hr
As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation standards while preparing food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specifications. Prep Cook ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.25/hr
Prep Cook Full-Time and Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Available At Cotton Patch Cafe, we cook scratch-made Texas favorites and serve them with real hospitality. We're looking for a dedicated Prep ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$12.25 - $15.25/hr
Prep Cook Full-Time and Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Available At Cotton Patch Cafe, we cook scratch-made Texas favorites and serve them with real hospitality. We're looking for a dedicated Prep ...
$8.66 - $9.58
1% of jobs
$9.58 - $10.51
3% of jobs
$10.51 - $11.44
7% of jobs
$11.44 - $12.37
8% of jobs
$12.81 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.37 - $13.30
11% of jobs
$13.30 - $14.22
15% of jobs
The median wage is $14.49 / hr.
$14.22 - $15.15
17% of jobs
$16.03 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.15 - $16.08
14% of jobs
$16.08 - $17.01
13% of jobs
$17.01 - $17.94
7% of jobs
$17.94 - $18.87
4% of jobs
$8
$14
$18
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.
$12.50 - $15.75/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 29 days ago
5.7
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
The Prep Cook is responsible in assisting all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. The Prep Cook will assist in preparing quality products through consistent execution of all prep lists for the cooking process. The Prep Cook will also prepare items according to company standards and procedures, as well as maintain a safe and clean kitchen area throughout the prepping process.
If you enjoy being a part of providing top-quality food to our awesome guests, and being part of a dynamic and hard-working team, then Apply today!
Get the full story on Breakroom
