Top 43 Prep cooks Jobs in State College, Pa

Prep Cook
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center —State College, PA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- English
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14d
Cook | Part-Time | Penn State Golf Course
Oak View Group —State College, PA
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Cook/Prep
Burkholder's Country Market —Spring Mills, PA
- $13 - $15 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Weekend Breakfast Attendant
Hyatt Place State College —State College, PA
- From $16 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Casual dining restaurant
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Local Whiskey / Central Reservation —State College, PA
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Otto's Pub & Brewery —State College, PA
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Utility Aide
The Village at Penn State —State College, PA
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
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Line Cook
Federal Taphouse State College —State College, PA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
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Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Carter's Table —State College, PA
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Food service experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Salad Bar Attendant
Hoss's Steak & Sea House —State College, PA
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Restaurant Cooks, Brothers Bar & Grill, State College, PA
134 State College Inc —State College, PA
- $17.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 11+ years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
Cook | Part-Time | Penn State University Athletics
Oak View Group —University Park, PA
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- University
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Line Cook | Part-Time | Penn State Performance Dining
Oak View Group —University Park, PA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Food Service Production Worker
Penn State University —University Park, PA
- Online Application
- Serving
- Merchandising
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Culinary Operations Assistant
Taste Buds Kitchen - State College —State College, PA
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Prep Cook
Olive Garden —State College, PA
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook
Metz Culinary Management —University Park, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Hospitality
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Line Cook
Quaker Steak & Lube - Corporate —State College, PA
- $12 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Prep Crewmember - State College
Roots Natural Kitchen —State College, PA
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery —State College, PA
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- 1 year
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Prep Cook

The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center -
State College, PA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$21 - $25 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Basic math
English
Banquet experience

Full Job Description

PAY: $21-$25/hour depending on experience

SUMMARY

The primary function of the Prep Cook is to support the culinary team by preparing ingredients and components for service. This role requires experience in banquet prep, pastry prep, and line prep, with a focus on food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Service

Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation.
Demonstrates a commitment to guest satisfaction through behind-the-scenes support.
Upholds hotel standards that contribute to overall guest experience and food quality.

Prep Cook Operations

Prepares ingredients for service including washing, chopping, measuring, and portioning.
Assists with bulk preparation of items for banquets and events.
Supports pastry production by scaling ingredients, assembling components, and performing basic finishing tasks.
Sets up and stocks prep stations and assists in line readiness.
Rotates stock and labels all prepared food with proper date and product information.
Follows recipes, prep lists, and plating guides with accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintains sanitation standards and proper food storage at all times.
Understands and applies basic cooking techniques including roasting, poaching, baking, sautéing, and griddling.
Recognizes quality standards in fresh ingredients and finished products.
Maintains a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.
Complies with safety and sanitation regulations and practices safe food handling.
Communicates effectively with kitchen staff and supervisors.
Assists with cleaning, organizing, and closing prep areas at the end of shift.
Performs other duties as required or assigned by the culinary leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
1–2 years of kitchen experience, including banquet, pastry, or line prep preferred.
Culinary training a plus.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT

Various cutlery, choppers, blenders, band saw, meat grinder, deep fryer, griddles, till fryer, toaster, scales, buffalo chopper, various refrigeration/freezers, vertical chopper can opener, range tops, broiler, coffee machines, desk ovens, convention ovens, steam table. Ect…

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Effective ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ServSafe and Food Handler Certifications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for an extended period of time
Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials
Proper lifting techniques required
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

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