Prep Chef Jobs in Waddell, 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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Meat Cutter

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE: To maintain desired level of fresh meat production. Maintains cleanliness of department and equipment. Ensures customer service and product quality, freshness, safety and selection....

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $14.70 - $16.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 2 days 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 Block Supervisor - Goodyear, AZ - 3151

  • Goodyear, AZ (12 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (12 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Creates effective displays for meat, poultry and seafood and other related merchandise in the butcher block. Prepares seafood salads and other seasoned or prepared product. Cooks samples....

Meat Cutter/ Trimmer

  • Tolleson, AZ (12 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tolleson, AZ (12 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

This position is responsible for cutting, trimming, boning, tying, and grinding meats to portion and prepare meat in cooking form. Essential Duties : Cutting, trimming, and boning carcass sections...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, 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...

Part Time Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties: You will assist in a number of critical tasks in preparation of meal service including food prep, stocking the salad bar, filling refreshment carafes, and setting tables...

Prep Cook Chase Field

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, knife skills, and kitchen operations. Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment....

Meat Cutter, Custom - Stock Yards Phoenix

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.Count and...

Food Prep

  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 5 days ago

Food Prep We are not your everyday fast food franchisee. We care! We are a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Jimmy John's franchisee looking for a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Person in Charge to help make our freaky fresh...

Prep Cook - Phoenix Bell Chilis

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 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...

Concessions Prep Cook Chase Field

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Levy Sector We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1418479. The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant...

Food Preparer

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

This may include making salads, sandwiches, or assembling meals Store food in designated containers and storage areas Clean kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors, and wipe areas when needed Sanitize...

Prep Cook

  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (20 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

The Role The Prep Cook is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation...

Prep Cook - Arrowhead Chili's

  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Peoria, AZ (9 miles from Waddell, AZ)
  • 18 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...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Waddell, 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 Waddell, 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 Waddell, 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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