Prep Chef Jobs in La Canada Flintridge, 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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Dishwasher & Bussing tables /Clean / Prep / Cook

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Samos Cafe & Grill - Mediterranean Cuisine Qualifications Strong skills Stay calm and professional Ability to work under pressure Able to use knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment...

Brazilian restaurant chef/kitchen prep

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Newly opened fast-casual Brazilian BBQ restaurant is looking to hire, below are the qualifications: - Must have experiences cooking Brazilian skewer BBQ, know how to cut meat (Picahna) - Must have...

Food Prep

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

un Food Prep (Sherman Oaks) Twinty Cafe 13453 Ventura Blvd compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Food prep Responsibilities: - Food preparation, - taking orders and serving food and beverages...

Prep cook

  • Hollywood, CA (15 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hollywood, CA (15 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Prep Cook

  • Universal City, CA (15 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Universal City, CA (15 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Prep Cook This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience...

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Brea, CA (24 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brea, CA (24 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Line Cook and Prep

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago

un Line Cook and Prep (Playa Vista) compensation: $19 plus employment type: job title: Line cook Chef for line cook at Mexican American food-3 years minimum experience Principals only. Recruiters,...

Now Hiring: Prep Cook Mexican/Korean Fusion Cuisine

  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (23 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Now Hiring: Prep Cook Mexican/Korean Fusion Cuisine Location: Sip and Savor Fusion (Culver City) Pay: $20$25/hr (based on experience) Schedule: 10-hour shifts | 34 days a week About Us: Sip and...

NOW HIRING: Prep Cooks, Line Cooks & Dishwasher

  • North Hollywood, CA (16 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Hollywood, CA (16 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Zone Healthy (www.zonehealthy.com) is hiring Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, and a reliable Dishwasher to join our fast-paced production kitchen in North Hollywood. We prepare and deliver high-quality,...

Butcher

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Butcher 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Company Description Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace!...

Food Service / Food Prep

  • Downey, CA (20 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Downey, CA (20 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Kitchen Mouse Needs Line Cooks and Prep Cooks! (Highland Park)

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Proficient culinary technique: knife skills, use of equipment such as blenders, food processors, juicers, induction burners, ovens, etc....

Food Preparer $25.23/hr

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 8 days ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. Job Summary: A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines. Main Duties and Responsibilities:...

Prep Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Sister restaurant to Michelin starred n/naka, n/soto is a Japanese izakaya, led by chefs Niki Nakayama, Carole Iida-Nakayama and Yoji Tajima....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from La Canada Flintridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Demographic Data for La Canada Flintridge, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in La Canada Flintridge, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in La Canada Flintridge, 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 La Canada Flintridge, 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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