Prep Chef Jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

A Prep Chef, also known as a preparation cook, is an integral part of the culinary industry responsible for preparing ingredients for the main cooks or chefs in a kitchen. Their tasks include washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and other food items, as well as cooking and preparing simple dishes. They also play a critical role in maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen, storing food appropriately, and ensuring the availability of fresh ingredients. Prep Chefs often work under the supervision of a head chef or cooks, thus they need to have a keen eye for detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify as a Prep Chef, a certificate or an associate's degree in culinary arts or a related field is usually required. However, critical skills such as culinary expertise, knife skills, understanding of food safety standards, and a strong familiarity with various cooking techniques are essential. In addition, they should also have good physical stamina to manage long hours of standing and handling kitchen equipment. Prior to progressing to the position of a Prep Chef, a person may start their culinary journey in roles such as a dishwasher, line cook or a kitchen assistant.

1-15 of 27 Jobs

Senior Meat Cutter (PT)

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 12 hours ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Prep Cook

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor Job Requirements: Basic food preparation knowledge required. Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required....

Line / Prep Cooks Needed!

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

Jinya Ramen Bar is looking to fill immediate cook positions. We are hiring Line cooks, Prep cooks and Dishwashers. Please apply in person at the restaurant located at 130 S Arizona Ave in Chander...

PREP Cooks needed-Mexican Restaurant

  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ (23 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 7 days ago

un PREP Cooks needed-Mexican Restaurant (Mesa) Baja Joe's 1927 N Gilbert Rd near McKellips compensation: $14.70-$16.00 depending on qualifications employment type: experience level: entry level...

Kitchen Helper

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Join our group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for a Kitchen Helper at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona Pay: $16.50 an...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Gilbert, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gilbert, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 9 days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Meat Cutter

  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knifes, grinder, and tenderizer. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package...

Prep Cook

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

At Bubba's 33, you'll take pride in scratch-made food for all, friendly service, and giving back to the community. Experience a dynamic work environment, great benefits, and opportunities for...

Meat Cutter

  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (24 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

At Bubba's 33, you'll take pride in scratch-made food for all, friendly service, and giving back to the community. Experience a dynamic work environment, great benefits, and opportunities for...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 13 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Chandler, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 13 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Prep Cook

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 17 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Supv Butcher Block

  • Gilbert, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Gilbert, AZ (17 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 28 days ago

Prepares seafood salads and other seasoned or prepared product. Cooks samples. Steams clams and lobsters. Supervises, motivates, trains and participates in the hiring of butcher block personnel....

Meat Cutter

  • San Tan Valley, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Tan Valley, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chandler, AZ (20 miles from Queen Creek, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Whether you're dicing, slicing, breading, chopping, mixing or grilling, you're the one who's putting it on the plate....

Demographic Data for Queen Creek, AZ

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Queen Creek, AZ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.3%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Prep Chefs in Queen Creek, AZ
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


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