Prep Chef Jobs in Laguna Niguel, 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.

1-15 of 60 Jobs

Dishwasher Food Prep

  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

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

Night Shift Line Cook, Kitchen Crew, Prep Cook

  • Fountain Valley, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Amarith Farmhouse Restaurant & Pie Shoppe is a restaurant committed to delivering delicious, high-quality food, beverages, and baked goods....

Kitchen helper-Asian restaurant

  • Ladera Ranch, CA (8 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ladera Ranch, CA (8 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Kitchen helper-Asian restaurant compensation: 18-22 employment type: job title: Kitchen helper Cutting, cleaning, fryer, kitchen helper. Experienced only Principals only. Recruiters, please don't...

Prep Cook

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher/ Prep Cook

  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago

west side costa mesa catering company is immediately looking for a dishwasher/prep cook. duties include but are not limited to: -dishwashing -restocking/ putting everything in its place -loading +...

Prep Cook

  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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Prep Cook - JOEY Newport Beach

  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, saute, fry, etc. Coordinate with other stations as needed. Develop knife skills for efficiency and safety....

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally....

Restaurant Prep Cooks / Pastry Cooks

  • Fountain Valley, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally....

EL Cook / Prep

  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Canicero/ meat cutter

  • Lake Elsinore, CA (22 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Elsinore, CA (22 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 days ago

skills Customer service skills (if dealing with customers directly) Ability to work in cold environments (refrigerated areas)...

Cook/Prep

  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (11 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 6 days ago

cook/prep (Costa Mesa) Akel LLC image 1 of 1 612 Baker Street near Suite A compensation: we pay biweekly, Hours Rate can be negotiable, one meal every shift employment type: experience level: mid...

Meat - Cutter

  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Meat Cutter Department: Meat Reports To: Meat Manager and Store Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Meat Cutter performs the following duties...

Kitchen Prep Tabu Shabu ORANGE $18+TIPS ($20-22+)

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Hello Craigslist, Tabu Shabu, Orange is looking to hire a Kitchen Prep/Helper. Qualifications: Restaurant experience recommended Weekend availability. up to 5 shifts/20-30 hours per week. Pay rate...

CAMPUS JAX salad/line/&prep cook

  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (4 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 7 days ago

CAMPUS JAX salad/line/p cook (Newport Beach) Campus JAX 3950 Campus Dr near Quail compensation: $18-25 + tips employment type: job title: Salad/Line/Prep cook Campus JAX Newport Beach Estamos ocupando...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Laguna Niguel, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
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 Laguna Niguel, 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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