Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Morning Prep Cook -- Part-Time/Full-Time Busy Season (Los Angeles) The Copper Key Events is a catering and event company based in Downtown LA, and we're looking for experienced prep cooks to join us ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Morning Prep Cook -- Part-Time/Full-Time Busy Season (Los Angeles) The Copper Key Events is a catering and event company based in Downtown LA, and we're looking for experienced prep cooks to join us ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
As a prep cook here at the MBM Hospitality Headquarters Office, you will work under the supervision of the head chef and kitchen manager. Your main tasks will include prepping and cooking ingredients ...
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Torrance, CA · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
As a prep cook here at the MBM Hospitality Headquarters Office, you will work under the supervision of the head chef and kitchen manager. Your main tasks will include prepping and cooking ingredients ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
Paid time off As a Prep Cook , you will be responsible for a strict adherence to recipe standards. The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
Paid time off As a Prep Cook , you will be responsible for a strict adherence to recipe standards. The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards ...
Arcadia, CA · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
We are looking for a professional Prep Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Prep Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive chef with ...
Arcadia, CA · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
We are looking for a professional Prep Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Prep Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive chef with ...
$15 - $18.75/hr
We are looking for a professional Prep Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Prep Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive chef with ...
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$15 - $18.75/hr
We are looking for a professional Prep Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Prep Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive chef with ...
Agoura Hills, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Agoura Hills, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Burbank, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Valencia, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Valencia, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Valencia, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Valencia, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
The Prep Cook prepares all food items ordered and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Prep Cook is responsible for all aspects of their assigned cooking station, including set up ...
$10.39 - $11.50
1% of jobs
$11.50 - $12.62
3% of jobs
$12.62 - $13.73
7% of jobs
$13.73 - $14.84
8% of jobs
$15.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.84 - $15.96
11% of jobs
$15.96 - $17.07
15% of jobs
The median wage is $17.39 / hr.
$17.07 - $18.19
17% of jobs
$19.24 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.19 - $19.30
14% of jobs
$19.30 - $20.41
13% of jobs
$20.41 - $21.53
7% of jobs
$21.53 - $22.64
4% of jobs
$10
$17
$22
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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$22 - $25/hr
Part-time
Posted 6 days ago