Cook
$15/hr
Whether you have previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier or any other restaurant or ...
$15/hr
Whether you have previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier or any other restaurant or ...
$15/hr
Whether you have previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier or any other restaurant or ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$13.75 - $14.75/hr
Now Hiring Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers Kitchen Prep and Pizza Makers help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with food prep. This is a no-fry kitchen. Easy prep for pizza, salads ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$13.75 - $14.75/hr
Now Hiring Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Makers Kitchen Prep and Pizza Makers help feed the fun by preparing orders and assisting with food prep. This is a no-fry kitchen. Easy prep for pizza, salads ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Republic, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Republic, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Ozark, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Ozark, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$14 - $16/hr
As a Cook/Kitchen Prep person, you will be responsible for: * Using the correct tools and equipment to prepare all items. * Following Bricktown Brewery recipes and specifications for each menu item.
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Springfield, MO · On-site
$14 - $16/hr
As a Cook/Kitchen Prep person, you will be responsible for: * Using the correct tools and equipment to prepare all items. * Following Bricktown Brewery recipes and specifications for each menu item.
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Ozark, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Ozark, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Republic, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Republic, MO · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Village Inn is part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings family and an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer Related Keywords include Cook, Cooks, Prep, Kitchen, Chef, Cooking, Cooker, Cuisine ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
The Cafeteria Cook prepares food items to be served in the Clearwater Café, a Cafeteria serving ... This individual will prep food to be used in recipes or served on the salad bar, prepare food to be ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
The Cafeteria Cook prepares food items to be served in the Clearwater Café, a Cafeteria serving ... This individual will prep food to be used in recipes or served on the salad bar, prepare food to be ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
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Springfield, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Republic, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Quick apply
Republic, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Quick apply
Springfield, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Nixa, MO · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... prep / production experience.
Nixa, MO · On-site
$14 - $17.50/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... prep / production experience.
$7.90 - $8.75
1% of jobs
$8.75 - $9.60
3% of jobs
$9.60 - $10.44
7% of jobs
$10.44 - $11.29
8% of jobs
$11.69 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.29 - $12.14
11% of jobs
$12.14 - $12.99
15% of jobs
The median wage is $13.22 / hr.
$12.99 - $13.83
17% of jobs
$14.63 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$13.83 - $14.68
14% of jobs
$14.68 - $15.53
13% of jobs
$15.53 - $16.38
7% of jobs
$16.38 - $17.22
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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$15/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 15 days ago
6.9
Based on 1,546 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
8th of 106 rated fast food restaurants
Starting hiring pay at: $15.00
As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising Cane's is a fun and fast paced environment. Crank up the music and have some fun while you are working hard to prepare the highest quality chicken finger meals for our customers to enjoy. Starting out in the back of the house at Raising Cane's can lead to many promotional opportunities for Cooks to grow their career by moving into advanced roles like Bird Specialist or Certified Trainer.
We are looking to immediately hire entry level and experienced Cooks who can thrive in an upbeat and fast-paced food service environment.We are hiring immediately for Cooks that can work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts and everything in between. Whether you have previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier or any other restaurant or service-oriented role - we have a position for you. We offer competitive pay and benefits for all positions. Even if you don't have previous Restaurant experience, this position is entry-level (yes, that's no experience required) and we provide paid training for every new Restaurant Cook on the team. We will make sure you are prepared to grow your Restaurant career with us.
Within your first year of working in the Restaurant, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour in pay increases through additional training, certifications, and performance evaluations! If you want to be at Restaurant that is a FUN place to work, that values your growth and provides opportunities to impact your community, we want you on our team
Qualities of awesome Canes Restaurant Cook:
Benefits available for hourly Crew:
Perks & Rewards for hourly Crew:
*Must satisfy hours requirement per year
**Locations may vary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by Crewmembers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Raising Cane's appreciates & values individuality. EOE
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