Prep Chef Jobs in Miami, 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 7 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

  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 11 hours 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 Miami, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 11 hours 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 (7 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hialeah, FL (7 miles from Miami, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, 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

  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aventura, FL (12 miles from Miami, 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 (21 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Davie, FL (21 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 2 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

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 2 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 (7 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Medley, FL (7 miles from Miami, 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...

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

Butcher

  • Surfside, FL (9 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Surfside, FL (9 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

Butcher

  • Miami, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, 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....

Kendall #70 Prep Cook

  • Kendall, FL (9 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kendall, FL (9 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 6 days 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...

Cocinero/Carnicero / Butcher

  • Hialeah, FL (7 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hialeah, FL (7 miles from Miami, FL)
  • 7 days ago

un /COCINERO/CARNICERO / BUTCHER (7357 MIAMI LAKES DRIVE MIAMI LAKE) compensation: TO BE AGREE/ A CONVENIR employment type: job title: CARNICERO GAUCHOS GOURMET MARKET IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A BUCHER...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Miami, 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 Miami, 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 Miami, 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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