Metro Diner
Metro Diner

38 Metro Diner Prep Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

BOH - Prep

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/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.

Prep Cook

Palm Harbor, FL · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Prep Cook

Birmingham, AL

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Prep Cook

Charleston, SC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Prep Cook

Greenville, SC

$13.50 - $17/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Prep Cook

Madison, AL

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Prep Cook

Aiken, SC

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

PREP COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Experienced Prep Cook

Indian Land, SC · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

PREP COOKS Benefits include oOpportunities for advancement within the company, insurance and paid ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Greenville, SC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Palm Harbor, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Madison, AL

$13 - $17/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Egg / Breakfast Cook

Birmingham, AL

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Aiken, SC · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Egg / Breakfast Cook

Charleston, SC · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Established in 1992 as a family ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

You will help work the griddle, fry, egg, prep & line stations. Benefits include oOpportunities for ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Line Cook

Greenville, SC

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

LINE COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Line Cook

Birmingham, AL

$13.50 - $17/hr

LINE COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Line Cook

Aiken, SC

$12 - $15/hr

LINE COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Line Cook

Charleston, SC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

LINE COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

Line Cook

Madison, AL

$14 - $17.75/hr

LINE COOKS Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is ... Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food.

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Metro Diner Jobs Information

Do workers at Metro Diner get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Does Metro Diner pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Metro Diner, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and December 2025.

Is the health insurance from Metro Diner affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.

Do people get paid time off at Metro Diner?

Some people get paid time off from work.
46% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 75% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Metro Diner worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
59% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Metro Diner workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Metro Diner workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Metro Diner?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do Metro Diner managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
42% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Metro Diner spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Metro Diner?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
62% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Metro Diner good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Metro Diner feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Metro Diner get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
57% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Metro Diner?

Most people feel stressed here.
88% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Metro Diner enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Metro Diner recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Metro Diner?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Metro Diner?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Metro Diner’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Metro Diner is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Metro Diner?

Infographic showing various Prep Cook job openings at Metro Diner in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 15% Full Time, and 85% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

BOH - Prep

Metro Diner

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Metro Diner rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job 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 don't just speak about our culture - we live and breathe it every day - it's who we are!
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. Metro Diner's kitchens are our showpieces so it is essential to always keep your station clean.
We have:
• A great team that's waiting for you to join!
• A family-oriented business model
• Competitive benefits
• Paid vacation
• Long-term career growth
Skills & Requirements You have:
• An understanding of prepping food products according to Metro Diner recipes using a variety of processes, equipment, and utensils
• A commitment to utilizing the recipe book at all times, regardless of familiarity with the dish being prepped
• The willingness to comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures
• The motivation to ensure that refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are organized and clean, and items are properly sealed, labeled and dated
• The ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
You may also have:
• Experience as a Prep Cook in a fast-paced work environment
• The initiative to correct any prepping errors in a professional manner
• Attention to detail to promptly report equipment and food quality problems
• Knowledge of proper rotation of inventory and FIFO system
• Awareness to monitor inventory levels at all times and inform Kitchen Manager of product shortages Qualifications

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