Prep Chef Jobs in Corona, 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 Cooks / Pastry Cooks

  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Join our growing Team and be a part of the movement to connect real people with real food. A place where you can nurture yourself and our Guests by creating memorable experiences and make a...

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Brea, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 11 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...

Prep Cook - Moreno Valley Chilis

  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 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...

Line Cook, Kitchen Crew, Prep Cook

  • Garden Grove, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (21 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Line Cook, Kitchen Crew, Prep Cook (Garden Grove, ca) Amarith Farmhouse 12902 Brookhurst St Suite C near Garden Grove & Brookhurst compensation: depending on experience employment type: job title:...

Dishwasher Food Prep

  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Food Prep: Assist in basic food preparation tasks, including washing and cleaning the chicken for cooking....

Line Cooks and Prep Cooks. Black Market Meal Prep.

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Line Cooks and Prep Cooks. Black Market Meal Prep. (Orange) Black Market Meal Prep 424 S.Main St. Suite C near La Veta and Main St. compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title:...

Prep Cook

  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 5 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...

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (24 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 6 days ago

we are a commercial kitchen on the westside of costa mesa looking for a prep cook/dishwasher. must have experience in both. duties will include basic prep, hand washing dishes, weekly cleaning...

Prep Cook - Moreno Valley Chili's

  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (19 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 7 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...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Prep Cook - El Torito

  • Corona, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Corona, 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...

Weddings & Events! Kitchen Prep, Utility & Dishwasher

  • Chino Hills, CA (10 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (10 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Weddings & Events! Kitchen Prep, Utility & Dish Wedgewood Weddings is hiring Kitchen Utility Attendants! The best way to describe the position is as a Multi-Use Utility Person. The Wedgewood...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Kitchen Helper Needed $17.50/hr + Tips

  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (13 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Kitchen Helper Needed $17.50/hr + Tips (Irvine) Kyodong Noodles 3825 Alton Pkwy compensation: $17.50/hr + Tips employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Kitchen helper Must work...

Grocery Butcher

  • Brea, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brea, CA (18 miles from Corona, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Trains and mentors other Butchers and Apprentice Butchers including performing the duties of the Designated Instructor....

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Corona, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Corona, 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 Corona, 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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