Prep Chef Jobs in Hermosa Beach, 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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HIRING - Butcher Shop Customer Service / FOH

  • Santa Monica, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

McCalls Meat & Fish Company is looking for a FOH employee for our gourmet market in SANTA MONICA! **As we continue to expand, there are opportunities for leadership growth or further...

Line/Prep Cook, One Month Vaction/Bonus

  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, Kitchen rules, policies and procedures....

Prep cook / baker in Culver City

  • Culver City, CA (9 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (9 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for hard working and detail oriented prep cooks and bakers to join our team as we expand our sourdough bagel shop from a pop-up to a permanent brick and mortar. What we're looking...

Prep Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2400 (Level 2), Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Westfield Century City) Din Tai Fung (Westfield Century City) is located on the 2nd floor...

Prep Cook

  • Santa Monica, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 395 SANTA MONICA PLACE - FC01 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 PAY RANGE FOR PREP COOK: Prep Cooks = $24.00/hour Dumpling Prep Cooks = $26.00/ hour The base salary or...

$17-$19/HR Meat Butcher Needed in Vernon, CA

  • Vernon, CA (14 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon, CA (14 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications / Requirements: Basic knife skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work weekends and OT Ability to lift 60lbs without any restrictions....

Kitchen Helper

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range: Starting Pay Rate: $17.87/hour Overview: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and...

Sushi Prep Cook

  • Norwalk, CA (18 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CA (18 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: 675 Connecticut Ave Norwalk, CT 06857 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

Prep Cook - Rancho Dominguez Chilis

  • Long Beach, CA (8 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (8 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 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...

EL Cook / Prep

  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (11 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Cuts, stocks, and rotates all other grilled products according to company standards and projected needs....

Prep Cook - Rancho Dominguez Chili's

  • Carson, CA (8 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson, CA (8 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 2 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/Prep Cook

  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Must be able to work evenings and weekends (Sundays a must) Team player, reliable, good knife skills, take direction well, work neat and sanitary, good attitude....

Prep Cook

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (19 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (19 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Burger and sandwich shop is hiring now Part-time position (breakfast and lunch hours) The rate of pay is hourly - Starting $16.50 (or Depends on experience) Job Description: Vegetables and meat -...

Culinary Prep Cook - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Culinary Prep Cook - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Hermosa Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Hermosa Beach, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Hermosa Beach, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Hermosa Beach, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
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 Hermosa Beach, 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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