Prep Chef Jobs in Concord, CA

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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Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our delicious, fresh from scratch food fresh to order. Add in a dash of flexible scheduling, a pinch...

Meat Cutter

  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our franchise organization, Mohave GC, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutter's performance and the ability to cut for...

Fryer And Prep Cook By Appointment Only Atwater Tavern

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience IN FRYER, PREP AND SALADS AND OYSTER BAR. DO NOT COME TO THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT MUST SPEAK ENGLISH REPLY HERE - EMAIL RESUME "REPLY" TO THIS CRAIGSLIST WEBPAGE....

4am Prep Cook Needed @ SFO

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are excited to hire for our Asian Fusion restaurant at San Francisco International Airport. we are looking for reliable and responsible individuals to join our team. We are locally owned...

Lavaplatos/Preparador/Cocinero // Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Cook

  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago

. - Assist with food preparation tasks, including chopping, portioning, and organizing ingredients. - Cook and prepare menu items to cafe standards, ensuring quality and presentation. - Maintain a clean...

Dish/Prep/Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking Dish/Prep/Cook (one person), Monday and Tuesday (morning-afternoon-evenings). Some Saturday & Sunday mornings as well. Duties include cooking dishes, prep, washing dishes, and setting...

Line Cook / Prep Cook - PLS on Post

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment....

Prep Cook / Dishwasher (Graveyard Shift)

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Were looking for a reliable, hardworking team member to join our kitchen crew! This is a hybrid role focused on food prep and dishwashing during the graveyard shift. Duties include: Basic food...

Butcher/Meat Cutter/Counter help

  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Assist with cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas, tools, and equipment. Ensure all cases and shelves are clean and well-stocked....

Butcher - Full Time

  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 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....

Prep Cook -Chevys

  • Fairfield, CA (22 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (22 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 8 days ago

skills Proper food storage knowledge Proper lifting techniques Guest relations Sanitation and safety Full service kitchen operations Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English...

Prep Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Ingredient Prep Cook - Hummus Company (Thursdays) $21/hr

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Ingredient Prep Cook - Hummus Company (Thursdays) | $21/hr (bayview) image 1 of 2 1566 Carroll Ave compensation: $21/hr Hey. Do you like hummus? Are you passionate about community and local food...

Food Prep/Catering Assistant Needed for Wedding on Sat. 4/26

  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (14 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 17 days ago

from around 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Sat., April 26th, 2025 - Doing food prep and basic cooking duties - Moving food to the wedding venue and setting-up the dinner buffet - The dinner will be a pasta/salad...

Prep Cook

  • Walnut Creek, CA (6 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (6 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 19 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Concord, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Concord, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Concord, CA 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 Concord, CA
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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