Top 584 Cooks, Fast Food Jobs in Salinas, CA

Prep Cook
Sturdy Oil Company —Salinas, CA
- From $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Preparation
El Pollo Loco —Salinas, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Cashier
Salinas City BBQ —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $23.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
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Store Associate - Salinas (00099)
In-N-Out —Salinas, CA
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Crew Team Member
McDonald’s —Salinas, CA
- $20.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
- Tuition reimbursement
Team Member
Burger King - 1803 - South Main Salinas —Salinas, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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9d
Crew Member
Wendy's —Salinas, CA
- Serving
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Team Member
Burger King - 16078 - Sanborn & Boronda —Salinas, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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9d
Team Member
Burger King - 6813 - Sanborn & John —Salinas, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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9d
Cook
Madonna Gardens —Salinas, CA
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Food service
- Older adults
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Team Member
Burger King - 13730 - Auto Center —Salinas, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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9d
Deli Associate
Safeway —Salinas, CA
- $16.70 - $22.10 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Fair chance
- Guest services
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Kitchen Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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team member
La Michoacana Joy —Salinas, CA
- From $16.50 an hour
- Serving
- No experience needed
- Bakery
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8d
Crew Member
Wendy's - Amaash Corp - Salinas —Salinas, CA
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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barista - Store# 78566, NORTHRIDGE MALL - SALINAS
Starbucks —Salinas, CA
- $20.25 - $22.99 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Food service
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
3d
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Service Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Team Member
Burger King - 6054 - Prunedale —Prunedale, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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9d
Little Caesars - Crew Member - 5056
Little Caesars/Blue Line Distribution —Salinas, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule

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Prep Cook

Sturdy Oil Company -
Salinas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

Overview
This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while supporting the kitchen’s daily operations. As a Prep Cook, you will play a key part in ensuring that food preparation is efficient, safe, and meets our high standards for taste and presentation. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in team settings, and are eager to grow your culinary expertise, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and measuring according to recipe specifications.
Assist with food preparation tasks such as assembling dishes to ensure timely service.
Follow food safety protocols and proper food handling procedures to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
Support the kitchen team in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours.
Maintain organized workstations, ensuring all tools and ingredients are stocked and ready for use.

Qualifications

Experience working in food service, restaurant, or food industry environments demonstrating strong kitchen skills.
Current food safety certificate preferred
Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques.
Proficiency in knife skills, meal preparation, and basic cooking methods.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The majority of the work is performed indoors, with potential exposure to safety hazards typical of a gas station. The employee must be able to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Stoop, kneel and crouch as needed
Lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds

SCHEDULE

8 hours a day, Monday – Friday with an on-call rotation on Saturdays
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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Crew Member

barista - Store# 78566, NORTHRIDGE MALL - SALINAS

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Little Caesars - Crew Member - 5056

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