Prep Chef Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, 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 - Area 31

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

. + Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills. + Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production. + Ability to work with minimal direction...

Prep Cook

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $13.50 - $16.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Hialeah, FL (20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hialeah, FL (20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Easy prep for pizza, salads, and wings. Pay and Benefits: Chuck E. Cheese now offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program....

Prep Cook

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills. Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production....

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

Butcher

  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

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

  • Davie, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davie, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 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...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

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

Kitchen Helper ( Ayudante de Cocina )

  • Medley, FL (22 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Medley, FL (22 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Se necesitan ayudante de cocina con buena presencia para trabajar en una cafeteria ubicada en Medley Turno de 9:00 am a 4:00 pm Experiencia necesaria Ingles no es necesario Para mas informacion...

Meat Cutter

  • Gulf Stream, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gulf Stream, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Carnicero para Panaderia/Cafeteria Argentina - Butcher for Bakery

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Hours: -Part-time & full-time Position: -Butcher Pay: -$16-$18 Hour Contact: ... (Juan Marcos) - Please leave a message if there's no answer....

Prep Cook

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 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...

Butcher

  • Surfside, FL (15 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Surfside, FL (15 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Possess a minimum of 3+ years of prior experience, knife skills and a desire to learn and grow....

Butcher

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: + + = Service Butchers are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for handling, deboning, trimming, tying, grinding, and marinating cuts of meat....

Demographic Data for Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Fort Lauderdale, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
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 Fort Lauderdale, 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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