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Prep Cook hourly salaries in the United States at Denny's

Job Title
Prep Cook
Location
United States
Average salary
$13.82
16%
Below national average
Average $13.82
Low $7.25
High $25.65

Salary estimated from 20 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Job Openings at Denny's

  1. Cook
    Sunnyside, WA
    $16 - $24 an hour
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    10 days ago
  2. Cook
    Eloy, AZ
    $16 - $24 an hour
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    10 days ago
  3. Cook
    Casa Grande, AZ
    $16 - $24 an hour
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    10 days ago
  4. Cook
    Gustine, CA
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    30+ days ago
  5. Cook
    Fresno, CA
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    8 hours ago
  6. Servers, Hostess, Dishwashers, Cooks
    South Padre Island, TX
    $10.00 - $18.50 an hour
    Easily apply
    18 hours ago
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Prep Cook in Denny's

October 13, 2022

nice place to work

can be a fun place to work as long as everyone works together. Can be a very hectic and fast paced on the weekends but thats restaurant work. I would say over all its a good place to work....Show more
January 11, 2022

The employees were easy to work with.

I loved working there, but it's time for a change. It was a good place to pick up some things that I didn't know. I learned a lot from a fellow cook that help me out....Show more
March 17, 2020

Low pay, good place

The pay here is basically minimum wage, with few people getting 40 hours. However, the people and job are pretty nice. All my coworkers were good people, I just needed a higher paying job....Show more
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How much does a Prep Cook make at Denny's in the United States?

Average Denny's Prep Cook hourly pay in the United States is approximately $13.82, which is 16% below the national average.

Salary estimated from 21 past and present job postings on Indeed.

Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Indeed. These figures are given to the Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.