Prep Chef Jobs in Loveland, CO

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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Seafood Butcher Block Lead

  • Firestone, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Firestone, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 6 hours ago

A Day in the life: As a Department Manager, you are a cut above the rest, ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of the department run smoothly, while leading and engaging your team. To...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you...

Longs Peak Pub hiring LINE COOKS and Prep Cook! $25+ and HOUR!

  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse in downtown Longmont is hiring LINE COOKS and PREP COOKS! Apply Here We are looking for enthusiastic line cooks and prep cooks who love a high-energy, fun kitchen. All...

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups Must be able to...

Home meal prep cook needed 1x/Week

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 5 days ago

un Home meal prep cook needed 1x/Week (Fort Collins) compensation: $20-$25 an hour depending on experience Family with 3 kids and a baby needing some help. :) Looking for someone to cook for our...

Kitchen Helper

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 10 days ago

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas in a long-term care...

Meat Cutter

  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knifes, grinder, and tenderizer. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package...

Part-Time Kitchen Prep

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Part-Time Kitchen Prep compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Part-Time Kitchen Prep Fringe Pizza is looking for part time kitchen prep help. Mixed days and nights, weekends a must....

Meat Cutter

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 16 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Prep Cook - University of Colorado

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 17 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Prep Cook - University of Colorado Pay Range: $20-$22/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition...

Food Prep

  • Windsor, CO (12 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 26 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (12 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 26 days ago

Food Prep We are not your everyday fast food franchisee. We care! We are a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Jimmy John's franchisee looking for a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Person in Charge to help make our freaky fresh...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Erie, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Erie, CO (22 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 28 days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Prep Cook

  • Johnstown, CO (12 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johnstown, CO (12 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself....

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Loveland, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam's Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our...

Meat Cutter

  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO (14 miles from Loveland, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Loveland, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Loveland, CO 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 Loveland, CO
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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