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Prep Cook jobs with green card sponsorship exist at large restaurant groups, hotel chains, and food-service contractors willing to file PERM labor certification and sponsor an EB-3 skilled worker petition. Employers must complete DOL recruitment, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 before you can adjust status to lawful permanent residence.
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The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do. Joining the Caffè Macs team will give you the opportunity to craft inspiring meals that fuel the innovation within the company. The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of daily entrees/items, featuring daily changing menus with knowledge of culinary ingredients. Prepare ingredients and cook according to established guidelines, understand methods of cooking. Do you have knowledge of quantity food production, presentation, service and sanitation? We would love to talk with you about our Prep Cook positions!
DESCRIPTION
Prepares all food items for the execution of the line cooks including all hot, cold and baked products. Maintains proper food temperatures of foods during preparation and service; pre-preps food according to the menu; notifies chef immediately when food and supplies are not available; maintains food production areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner; cleans assigned areas following established cleaning procedures and schedules. Correctly follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. Understands and follows standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen practices. Collaborates with co-workers. Performs additional responsibilities, as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1.5 years of corporate kitchen Prep Cook experience required
- Have an approved Food Handler’s Card, kitchen knives and non-slip shoes prior to first day of work
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds (pots, pans, etc.) on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly
- Ability to spend 100% of the time standing with the occasional exposure to cold, heat and water
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Understanding and ability to follow safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Ability to comprehend, read, and communicate in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of healthful, nutritional-based cuisine preferred
- Display a real passion for food and cooking and be self-motivated preferably with 2 years of cooking experience preferred in “from scratch” environments and/or culinary education. We can also train if you have the basics.
- Speaks clearly, listens attentively to staff, peers, supervisors, and guests. Clearly communicate with co-workers and managers through reading and writing.
- Maintain the highest standards of conduct and confidentiality
- Continually grows in knowledge by training in other areas in the kitchen. You can lead your own career here and find new challenges.
- Typically we look for talent with 1 year of experience in customer service or high volume food service - preferably larger, innovative corporate programs, in house or 3rd party but may also be food & beverage experience in a full-service hotel, resort or multi-restaurant chain.
- You will work with and serve a versatile diverse workforce.
- Extraordinarily Service Oriented - show high level of customer service is positively mandatory…We hire for attitude, train for skill.
- Dynamic and agile - highly organized, ability to switch between locations and job duties
- Things happen fast here. Bring your ability to multi-task in a high-volume experience and your love for working in a fast pace environment.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $23.00 and $29.86/hr, and most new hires start at $23.00. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do. Joining the Caffè Macs team will give you the opportunity to craft inspiring meals that fuel the innovation within the company. The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of daily entrees/items, featuring daily changing menus with knowledge of culinary ingredients. Prepare ingredients and cook according to established guidelines, understand methods of cooking. Do you have knowledge of quantity food production, presentation, service and sanitation? We would love to talk with you about our Prep Cook positions!
DESCRIPTION
Prepares all food items for the execution of the line cooks including all hot, cold and baked products. Maintains proper food temperatures of foods during preparation and service; pre-preps food according to the menu; notifies chef immediately when food and supplies are not available; maintains food production areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner; cleans assigned areas following established cleaning procedures and schedules. Correctly follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. Understands and follows standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen practices. Collaborates with co-workers. Performs additional responsibilities, as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1.5 years of corporate kitchen Prep Cook experience required
- Have an approved Food Handler’s Card, kitchen knives and non-slip shoes prior to first day of work
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds (pots, pans, etc.) on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly
- Ability to spend 100% of the time standing with the occasional exposure to cold, heat and water
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Understanding and ability to follow safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Ability to comprehend, read, and communicate in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of healthful, nutritional-based cuisine preferred
- Display a real passion for food and cooking and be self-motivated preferably with 2 years of cooking experience preferred in “from scratch” environments and/or culinary education. We can also train if you have the basics.
- Speaks clearly, listens attentively to staff, peers, supervisors, and guests. Clearly communicate with co-workers and managers through reading and writing.
- Maintain the highest standards of conduct and confidentiality
- Continually grows in knowledge by training in other areas in the kitchen. You can lead your own career here and find new challenges.
- Typically we look for talent with 1 year of experience in customer service or high volume food service - preferably larger, innovative corporate programs, in house or 3rd party but may also be food & beverage experience in a full-service hotel, resort or multi-restaurant chain.
- You will work with and serve a versatile diverse workforce.
- Extraordinarily Service Oriented - show high level of customer service is positively mandatory…We hire for attitude, train for skill.
- Dynamic and agile - highly organized, ability to switch between locations and job duties
- Things happen fast here. Bring your ability to multi-task in a high-volume experience and your love for working in a fast pace environment.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $23.00 and $29.86/hr, and most new hires start at $23.00. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Prep Cook
Document your culinary training and credentials
Gather certificates from culinary programs, employer letters confirming your knife skills and station experience, and any food safety certifications. PERM requires the employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description, so your documents must match exactly.
Target employers with multi-unit food operations
Large restaurant groups, hotel food-and-beverage departments, and institutional food-service contractors are far more likely to sponsor EB-3 green cards than independent kitchens. They have HR infrastructure to manage PERM filings and ongoing DOL compliance across multiple locations.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to browse U.S. food-service employers verified as green card sponsors, filtered by city and role. Targeting employers who have already committed to sponsorship saves you from wasting time negotiating with kitchens that have never navigated PERM.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before you negotiate
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Prep Cook roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure or DOL will reject the PERM application, so know the number before salary discussions begin.
Ask employers about priority date backlogs during the offer stage
EB-3 green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of countries like India or China can face multi-year waits after I-140 approval. Raise this directly with HR so both sides understand the timeline before the employer invests in a PERM filing on your behalf.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM minimum requirements are drafted
The employer's attorney will base PERM minimum requirements on the actual duties you perform. Cross-check those duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Prep Cooks to catch inflated requirements early. Overstated minimums can disqualify you and trigger a DOL audit.
Green Card Prep Cook: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Prep Cook job realistically qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Prep Cook falls under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, obtain an approved I-140 from USCIS, and then you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing to become a lawful permanent resident.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Prep Cook?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which Prep Cook roles rarely satisfy. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 is based on your work experience and the employer's willingness to file PERM. The process leads to permanent residence rather than a temporary status, and there's no lottery, though per-country annual limits mean priority date backlogs can apply depending on your nationality.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a food-service employer?
The employer first requests a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, then runs a government-mandated recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers applied. If recruitment is clean, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM process typically takes several months before the I-140 stage begins.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Prep Cook positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by city and occupation. Because independent restaurants rarely navigate PERM, focus your search on hotel chains, large restaurant groups, and food-service management companies, all of which are more likely to have HR teams experienced with DOL and USCIS filings for food-production roles.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. If you change before that threshold, the sponsoring employer must remain your employer of record or the petition may be withdrawn.