Prep Chef Jobs in Arkansas

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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AM Kitchen Helper

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours 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 (Full Time)

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Rogers, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 1 day ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Prep Cook

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 10 days ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 10 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Prep Cook

  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 days ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 days ago

Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and adhere...

Prep Cook (1st Shift) Springdale, AR - R0383253-4330

  • Springdale, AR
  • 15 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 15 days ago

.- Food preparation will be accomplished using daily prep lists, recipes, menus and direction from managers, food prep duties include assessing food quality, washing, cutting, and seasoning foods.-...

Meat Cutter

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 24 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 24 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Bono, AR
  • 29 days ago
  • Bono, AR
  • 29 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...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Centerton, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Centerton, AR
  • 30+ 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...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Springdale, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 30+ 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...

Prep Cook

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 30+ days ago

YOU ensure every customer receives their made-from-scratch meal hot off the grill....

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam's Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Conway, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Conway, AR
  • 45+ days ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam's Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Arkansas Employer Meat Cutter Part Time in Jonesboro , Arkansas This job was posted by : For more information, please see: JOB FUNCTION: To maximize sales and profit in the Meat Department through...

Prep Cook

  • Searcy, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Searcy, AR
  • 45+ days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Arkansas

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 Arkansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Some College
3.2%
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 Arkansas
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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