Prep Chef Jobs in Tucson, 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.

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Prep Cook

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 18 hours ago

Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Easy prep for pizza, salads, and wings. Pay and Benefits: Chuck E. Cheese now offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program....

Butcher

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you...

Butcher - Full Time

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

You need to have prior experience as a prep cook, with excellent knife skills. If you're interested, please and let us know where you have worked before....

Kitchen Helper

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 days ago

LOCATION: Hospitality House – 1002 N. Main Ave. STATUS: 16 hours PT (Shift 9:30 am-6:30 pm), Saturday and Sunday The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international...

Cook & Prep-Cook

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago

NOW HIRING: Cooks & Prep Cooks Do you thrive behind the line? Love the rush of event-based kitchens? Join The Party Staff and bring your culinary skills to a variety of exciting events across the...

Prep Cook

  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 19 days ago

Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking/baking techniques, cooking/baking methods and terminology....

Line Cook, prep cook

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 28 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 28 days ago

un Line Cook, prep cook Persian Room 9290 N. Thornydale compensation: Based on Experience employment type: job title: line cook Ingredient preparation, following prep lists, cooking Principals...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Preparation Worker (Tucson, AZ) - One F/T Open PositionPerform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such aspreparing...

Prep Cook - Cortaro Chili's

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

139 - Food City Meat Cutter l - W. Ajo Way & S. Mission Rd

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Position Purpose: Our Meat Cutter will execute day-to-day operations in our Meat and Seafood departments and provide a memorable experience for all our customers. A Meat Cutter has a keen eye for...

Meat Cutter

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

Job Introduction The Meat Cutter is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and practicing safe food handling procedures. This position performs various cuts for meat items...

Prep Cook Oro Valley Seis Kitchen

  • Oro Valley, AZ (19 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oro Valley, AZ (19 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago

Seis Kitchen is a growing local business that began as a food truck in 2012 and now operates three fast-casual dining restaurants. We are seeking candidates that want to be apart of a great place...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Tucson, AZ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
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 Tucson, 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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