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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Hospitality
Louisville, KY

Prep Cook Jobs in Louisville

Temp and flexible prep cook positions in Louisville pay $13.00-$16.20/hr — 6% below the national average, with a cost of living 10% below the U.S. baseline.

$13-$16

Per Hour

$584

Weekly (40hrs)

90

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Louisville

Logistics
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1050
Groceries$300
Transport$75
More about Louisville

About Prep Cook Jobs in Louisville

Prep Cooks in Louisville earn $13.00-$16.20/hr, below the national average.

Prep Cooks prepare ingredients before service, handling tasks like chopping vegetables, making sauces, and portioning proteins. They ensure the kitchen is ready for the cooking team.

Most prep cook positions in Louisville are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Prep Cook Pay: Louisville vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Louisville, KY$13–$16/hr90$1,050
Dallas, TX$13–$17/hr93$1,450
Austin, TX$13–$19/hr103$1,600
Fort Worth, TX$13–$17/hr93$1,250
Houston, TX$13–$16/hr91$1,300
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Prep Cook in Louisville

2.2x
Tight Budget
72
Hours to pay rent
45%
Rent / gross income
397
Monthly disposable
11% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Louisville

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$2,529
Est. taxes (~22%)-$556
Take-home$1,973
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,050
Groceries + transport$375
Remaining$548

Based on avg Prep Cook rate of $14.60/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Chop, slice, and dice vegetables and proteins
  • Measure and portion ingredients
  • Prepare sauces, dressings, and marinades
  • Label and store prepared items properly
  • Maintain clean and organized prep area

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Knife skills
Food safety
Organization
Time management
Following recipes
Requirements
  • Basic knife skills (will train)
  • Understanding of food safety
  • Ability to follow recipes
  • Physical stamina for standing

Earnings Calculator for Louisville

Calculate Your Prep Cook Earningsin Louisville
$15/hr
$13/hr$16.2/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$525
Monthly
$2,273
Yearly
$27,300

Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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Career Path from Prep Cook

Prep Cook

0-2 years

Line Cook

2-4 years

Chef de Partie

4-6 years

Sous Chef

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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