Prep Chef Jobs in San Ysidro, 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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Prep Cook-Fine Dining

  • El Cajon, CA (16 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • El Cajon, CA (16 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the designated venue Sous Chef, the Prep Cook prepares vegetables, fruits, and proteins by cutting, slicing, chopping and cleaning as set by Food &...

Food Preparer

  • La Jolla, CA (11 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (11 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

This may include making salads, sandwiches, or assembling meals Store food in designated containers and storage areas Clean kitchen area, take out trash, mop floors, and wipe areas when needed Sanitize...

Prep Cook - Sports Arena Chili's

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day 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 Cooks&Servers

  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Busy Italian restaurant hiring experienced line cooks with a minimum of 3 years experience. Must have good communication and work well with others. Looking for individuals that enjoy working in a...

LINE COOK/Prep Cook - Clayton's Restaurants Coronado

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Claytons Restaurants and Mexican Take-Out in Coronado is hiring an experienced Line cooks, Dishwashers and Prep Cooks The ideal candidate will be dedicated, passionate with a strong work ethic who...

Cook Prep

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: The Prep Cook is responsible for set-up, food preparation, organization, sanitation, and production of food and beverage items, as well as closing and storage for the individual workstation...

Food Preparation Worker

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 2 days ago

What You’ll Do: As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator....

Baker + Cook + Smoothies + Food Prep + Cashier (FOH)

  • La Jolla, CA (11 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (11 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Trilogy Cafe, Yoga Studio & Boutique Searching for mindful and healthy team members for our La Jolla plant-based, organic and gluten-free restaurant in the heart of San Diego! CAFE - VEGAN...

Line/Prep Cook

  • Solana Beach, CA (19 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Solana Beach, CA (19 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Achilles Coffee Roasters is adding additional team members to our food staff. We are a locally owned, independent coffee roaster. We have a breakfast and lunch menu and are looking for a new team...

Kitchen Helper @ San Diego Convention Center

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications/Skills: Required: Minimum of 6 months experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment....

Deli prep cook

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for someone to help in the front of the deli, taking out food, cashiering, bagging orders. Pay is starting $17.25-$20.00

PT/FT Kitchen Prep/Dish position for Kitchen at a Cafe/Drive-thru

  • Spring Valley, CA (9 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (9 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago

roasting meats, making beverage syrups, beverage sauces, beverage powders, food sauces, mixing powders, slicing meat, fruits and prepping vegetables, pre-prepping baked goods, etc......

Dishwasher / Prep Cook / Line Cook

  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Imperial Beach, CA (10 miles from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 4 days ago

BIG KAHUNA'S HAWAIIAN RESTAURANT HAS AN OPENING FOR A DISHWASHER / PREP COOK. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE WASHING DISHES AND PANS, KEEPING KITCHEN CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. YOU WILL ALSO BE CLEANING AND...

Line/Prep Cook with Smokin J's BBQ

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Cooks are expected to have excellent knife skills and work quickly. You will be responsible for learning and mastering each position on the line....

Title: Part-Time Dishwasher & Some Food Prep Help

  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (1 mile from San Ysidro, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Title: Part-Time Dishwasher & Some Food Prep Help (Mission Hills) compensation: $15/hr Body: Small meal prep business in Mission Hills is looking for a reliable part-time Dishwasher & Food Prep...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in San Ysidro, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in San Ysidro, 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
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 San Ysidro, 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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