Prep Chef Jobs in Hawaii

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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Kitchen Helper

  • Wailuku, HI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wailuku, HI
  • 4 hours ago

Under close supervision, performs variety of tasks to ensure proper set up and delivery of meals, snacks and supplies for patient food, guest meals, cafeteria, and catering. Cleans and sanitizes...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Mililani, HI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mililani, HI
  • 5 hours 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 50 pounds....

Grocery Butcher

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 5 hours 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 50 pounds....

Butcher

  • Waipahu, HI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Waipahu, HI
  • 5 hours 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 50 pounds....

PART-TIME Prep cook NO WEEKENDS $20-22/ hr

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 13 hours ago

Follow the prep list to prepare marinades, sauces, stir frys, grilled and baked items....

Bakery Prep Cook & Assistant Baker/Weekend Dishwasher

  • Lawai, HI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lawai, HI
  • 21 hours ago

The Right Slice in Kalaheo is looking to fill a couple of part time kitchen positions! 1. Part Time Weekend Dishwasher No experience needed, we will train. Washing and Sanitizing Dishes, sweeping,...

Kitchen Helper/dishwasher needed. $20.00/hours plus tips

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago

LUNCH BOX HAWAII 111 Sand Island Access Rd. R9 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 kitchen helper/dishwasher Experience preferred, but not required. Part-time position available Shift: 7:00-2:00 Mon- Fri Wage:...

PREP COOK position at its best

  • HI
  • 1 day ago
  • HI
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a responsible and motivated prep cook. We offer above market wages, benefits and bonuses. Currently we are located in 3 Hotels in the Waikiki. Hawaiian Aroma Caffe dedicates all...

Prep/cook

  • Wahiawa, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Wahiawa, HI
  • 1 day ago

Shige's Saimin Stand is looking for an ambitious prep cook to perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and prepare food accordingly. A team player and good communication...

Food Prep And Catering

  • HI
  • 1 day ago
  • HI
  • 1 day ago

We are a well established tour boat company, with a commercial kitchen, seeking those with good knife skills, who are reliable and connect with our team....

Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop offers casual family-style dining in a comfortable plantation-era atmosphere, open 7 days a week and located in Olowalu, Maui. We take a unique approach to many classic...

Pukalani Superette is looking for a Morning & Daytime Cook/prep cook person! Full-time / Part-time We have an awesome benefit package including: ** Full medical, dental, drug, and vision insurance...

Prep Cook for Preschool

  • Pearl City, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 3 days ago

Bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, early education, and/or food preparation to our team of kind, caring staff!...

Prep Cook

  • Pearl City, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 3 days ago

MAKE YOUR MARK AT OUR STEAKHOUSE, WHERE HARD WORK IS CELEBRATED EVEN HARDER! $100 Cash after 30 days! $200 Cash after 60 days! Black Angus was founded by Stuart Anderson in 1964. A rancher who...

NOW HIRING BOH Food Prep

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 4 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 4 days ago

Cafe in Waikiki Hiring 1 part time food prep. BOH, prep cook, food prep 3 days per week Mondays, (Wed or Thur), Saturdays Pay $17-20 per hour part time work.... 4-6 hour shifts Ready to start...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

Moving to Hawaii? Find some basic demographic data about Hawaii below.


Local
National
1,455,118
32,170

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Hawaii

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 Hawaii offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Some College
3.2%
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 Hawaii
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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