Prep Chef Jobs in Coral Springs, FL

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 (Part Time)

  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Hallandale #31 Prep Cook

  • Hallandale Beach, FL (21 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hallandale Beach, FL (21 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training Prepares menu items according to Flanigan's company recipe manual and plate presentation Ensures rotation...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Davie, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davie, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Italian Cuisine Grill/Prep Cook

  • Delray Beach, FL (16 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (16 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Fine Dining Italian Restaurant looking for individuals to fill position available: Experienced in Italian Cuisine / Grill Cook : Willingness to work as a team player when preparing dishes and coordinating...

Prep Cook - NO LATE NIGHTS, Some weekends

  • Parkland, FL (2 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parkland, FL (2 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 4 days ago

One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets. Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred. Food Services Sanitation Certificate....

Kitchen Helper - Dishwasher

  • North Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Italian Restaurant hiring Kitchen Helper and Dishwasher, good working ethic and experience is required. Send a resume with a phone number and well contact you to schedule interview. 3439 NE 163 st...

Prep Cook

  • North Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • North Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Prep Cook Accountable for preparing menu items and keeping the Line Cooks stocked with basic, critical items throughout the shift. Responsible for all aspects of assigned station including...

Meat Cutter

  • Lantana, FL (23 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lantana, FL (23 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 11 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...

Meal Prep Chef / Nutritional Background

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 13 days ago

un MEAL PREP CHEF / NUTRITIONAL BACKGROUND (OAKLAND PARK) compensation: To be discussed Looking for ongoing meal prep chef that has background in nutrition I will provide the food you just have to be...

Prep Cook-Server +$17/hr Weekly Pay in Davie Area

  • Davie, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Davie, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 14 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking Prep Cook/Line Servers for a private school dining hall in Davie, FL. You would be joining an amazing company! This year, SAGE's accolades include the Daily...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Ft Lauderdale, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ft Lauderdale, FL (13 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Butcher

  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (12 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Meat Cutter Apprentice

  • Sunrise, FL (8 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL (8 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Meat Cutter

  • Sunrise, FL (8 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL (8 miles from Coral Springs, FL)
  • 18 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Coral Springs, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Coral Springs, FL 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 Coral Springs, FL
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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