Entry Level Food Preparation Worker Jobs

New grad food preparation worker jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a willingness to learn and any hands-on kitchen or food service background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Accounting & Auditing, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Jackson Hewitt, Ochsner Health, and Heritage University hiring at this level now.

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Top stateFlorida
Top employerJackson Hewitt
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Assistant Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation
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Assistant Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation
St Thomas University Inc
Miami Gardens, Florida
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction

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Experienced Tax Preparation Manager - Jackson Hewitt at Walmart Kiosk
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Experienced Tax Preparation Manager - Jackson Hewitt at Walmart Kiosk
Jackson Hewitt
West Berlin, New Jersey
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$20 - $25/hr
5,001-10,000

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Experienced Tax Preparation Manager - Jackson Hewitt at Walmart Kiosk
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Experienced Tax Preparation Manager - Jackson Hewitt at Walmart Kiosk
Jackson Hewitt
Township of Hamilton, New Jersey
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$20 - $25/hr
5,001-10,000

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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Sterile Products Preparation
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Sterile Products Preparation
Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Tax Preparation Support Manager
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Tax Preparation Support Manager
Jackson Hewitt
Orlando, Florida
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Tax
$50k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Food Preparation Worker Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jackson Hewitt5 open roles
Ochsner Health2 open roles
Heritage University1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Entry Level Food Preparation Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level food preparation worker job?

Entry level food preparation worker roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate basic food safety knowledge, a willingness to follow kitchen procedures, and reliability. Completing a food handler certification before you apply gives you a concrete edge. Any experience from school cafeterias, volunteer cooking, or short-order shifts counts, so include it. Employers at this level hire for attitude and trainability more than a polished resume.

Which companies hire entry level food preparation workers?

Companies hiring entry level food preparation workers right now include Jackson Hewitt, Ochsner Health, and Heritage University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers including restaurants, healthcare dining services, school food programs, and institutional catering operations, most of which actively recruit candidates with little or no prior professional kitchen experience.

Are there remote entry level food preparation worker jobs?

Yes, though the vast majority of food preparation worker roles require on-site presence by nature of the work. About 100% of entry level food preparation worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in coordination, training support, or food production planning rather than direct kitchen work. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting when you search will show what's currently available.

Are these new grad food preparation worker jobs?

Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior food preparation worker roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer kitchen work in place of full-time history, or lists trainability as a core requirement rather than a specific credential. Listings that say 'will train' or 'no experience necessary' are aimed directly at new grad candidates entering the field for the first time.

Which industries hire the most entry level food preparation workers?

Entry Level food preparation worker roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate at high volume, run continuous production or service schedules, and have structured on-the-job training programs that make it practical to bring in candidates who are building foundational skills from the ground up.