Prep Chef Jobs in Florida

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

  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 3 days ago

Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques are preferred. Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies....

Experienced Butcher

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

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...

Hot Prep Cook

  • Orlando, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Position Summary Prepares all hot food items for both patient and non-patient food services, following all production plans and recipes as assigned by the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition...

Prep Cook

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, 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

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Range $13.00 - $17.50 / 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...

Prep Cook

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 22 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Prep Cook This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Apopka, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Apopka, FL
  • 22 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...

Butcher Associate

  • Palm Coast, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Palm Coast, FL
  • 23 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Hialeah, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hialeah, 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 - Dale Mabry Chilis

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 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...

Prep Cook - Yulee Chilis

  • Yulee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Yulee, FL
  • 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...

Prep Cook

  • Coconut Creek, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Coconut Creek, FL
  • 1 day ago

be at least 18 years of age Previous prep or line cook experience preferred An individual who thrives in a team-based environment Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience with basic knife...

Meat Cutter

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day 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...

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....

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Florida

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 Florida 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 Florida
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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