Prep Chef Jobs in Livermore, 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

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, 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...

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, 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...

Seasonal Cold Line Prep Cook

  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Strong knife skills and understanding of kitchen safety. Able to keep up in a high-volume, team-driven environment. Must speak and understand English....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Prep Cook-El Torito

  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 10 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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Skills and Qualifications: Basic knife skills and a strong understanding of fundamental food preparation techniques. Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately....

Meat Cutter

  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Meat Cutter

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets Provide communication to the supervisor of any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal...

Prep Cook

  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Cook, Prep (Indian Cuisine) (Full Time)

  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Cook, Prep (Full Time)

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Prep Cook - Pleasanton Chili's

  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ 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

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities! - Text APPLY to ... Our Teammates Enjoy: Great Pay Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week Paid Sick...

Poultry Meat Cutter - Newport Northern California (R193219)

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Company: US1224 Newport Meat Northern California, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 94539 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range...

Poultry Meat Cutter

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Livermore, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Livermore, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Livermore, 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 Livermore, 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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