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Prep Cook in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$20.15
6% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $20.00
Min: $11.75
Max: $33.20
Prep Cook Compensation Ranges
Based on
10,845
Prep Cook Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Prep Cook Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 52%
Part Time 32%
Seasonal 1%
Full/Part Time 15%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $20.00
Low: $15.00
High: $30.00
Casual $20.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
Fast Food $19.00
Low: $14.00
High: $27.50
Hotel $20.00
Low: $14.25
High: $33.00
Other $20.50
Low: $11.75
High: $32.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.00
Low: $13.00
High: $30.00
2-4 years $20.70
Low: $11.75
High: $33.00
4+ years $23.00
Low: $19.00
High: $29.00
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Prep Cook Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Dishwasher
$20.19
Median $20.70
Low: $14.00
High: $32.00
Short Order Cook
$18.13
Median $18.00
Low: $11.00
High: $26.00
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Cashier
$20.62
Median $20.95
Low: $13.75
High: $26.00
Pizza Cook
$21.16
Median $21.00
Low: $14.42
High: $30.00
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Garde Manger
$20.28
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Catering Chef
$26.58
Median $24.00
Low: $15.00
High: $52.88
Receiver
$20.76
Median $20.95
Low: $13.00
High: $26.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
80%
Dental Insurance
32%
Vision Insurance
31%
Paid Time Off
82%
401(k)
75%
Commuter Benefits
25%
Potential Bonuses
12%
Dining Discounts
32%
Wellness Program
30%
Life Insurance
6%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Prep Cook

Top Required Skills for a Prep Cook
Teamwork
85.5% have this skill
Attention to Detail
77.34% have this skill
Adaptability
76.19% have this skill
Time Management
67.08% have this skill
Organizational Skills
65.4% have this skill
Communication
61.39% have this skill
Prep Cook Jobs in the US

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$15-$24/hr

Produce Production Team Member (Fruit and Vegetable Cutter) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Mount Pleasant, SC
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$25/hr

Produce Production Team Member (Fruit and Vegetable Cutter) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Nashua, NH
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$16-$25/hr

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Simsbury, CT
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$18-$25/hr

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market - Jericho
Jericho, NY
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$18-$25/hr

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Arlington, VA
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$16-$25/hr

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