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prep cook Salary in california

Based on 190 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$31,200
per year
Average Salary
$18,919
per year
Max Salary
$50,000
per year
Jobs Found
190
active listings

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Open prep cook Jobs in california 190

Compass Group Los Angeles, California
$62400 / per year Full Time
Quince & Co San Juan Capistrano, California
$41600 / per year Full Time
My Father's Barbeque Carson, California
$39520 / per year Full Time
PACS Sacramento, California
$39520 / per year Full Time
Xperience Restaurant Group Los Alamitos, California
$33280 / per year Full Time
The Cheesecake Factory Valencia, California
$33280 / per year Full Time
Hof's Hut Restaurant & Bakery Rocklin, California
$33280 / per year Full Time
Moody's Bistro & Beats Truckee, California
$31200 / per year Full Time
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Los Angeles, California
Full Time
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Sacramento, California
Full Time

prep cook Salary FAQ

What is the average prep cook salary in california?
Based on 66006 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a prep cook in california is approximately $18,919, with a range of $31,200 – $50,000.
How do I negotiate my prep cook salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect prep cook compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.