Darden employees working as Line/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Line/Prep Cook professionals at Darden worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,810 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,563 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line/Prep Cook at Darden is $45,444 per year or $22 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,103 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $39,243 (25th percentile) and $53,146 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Darden Line/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $26 per hour.
Line/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,270 and $4,429 monthly.
Line Cook/Prep with an estimated total pay of $14 - $17/hr