Prep Cook

Allentown, PA

Job Description

Prep Cook

PeopleReady of Allentown, PA is now hiring Prep Cooks in Allentown, PA. As a Prep Cook, you will perform many different duties that are part of preparing meals.

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions
  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text “READY” to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $15.55 - $15.55 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Prep Cook:

  • Prepare meals in a large volume establishment
  • Sauté, grill, fry, and cook ingredients according to food safety guidelines
  • Chop, slice, and wash fruits and vegetables
  • Make salads, desserts, and complete meals
  • May create menus and follow recipes
  • Assist with catering orders and prepare trays for customers
  • Clean the kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors and wipe down the dining area when needed

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 2nd Shift (Evening) & Weekends

Job requirements:

  • Experience in a high-volume institutional environment
  • Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation 
  • Able to work all areas of the kitchen 
  • Stand in kitchen environment for long periods of time 
  • Background Check Required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Please contact our Allentown, PA branch for more information:

Branch #1742

Address: 1416 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109

Email Address: [email protected]

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short term disability, in addition to other programs ,as well as number of paid days off and/or more generous paid sick leave days]. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [email protected] or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Posted 2025-09-10

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