Prep Chef Jobs in Idaho

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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Food Prep at Dockside Restaurant

  • ID
  • 2 hours ago
  • ID
  • 2 hours ago

Now Hiring: Food Prep at Dockside Restaurant Support our kitchen by preparing fresh ingredients for our lakeside dining experience About Dockside Restaurant: Dockside offers guests a relaxed...

Meat Cutter

  • Post Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Post Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago

Meat Cutter Founded in 1985, Super 1 Foods is a family owned and operated business with deep ties to the communities we serve. We offer our full-time employees a generous benefits package that...

Meat Cutter

  • Lewiston, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 2 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Prep Cook

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Prep Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong...

All around Kitchen cook/prep

  • Caldwell, ID
  • 4 days ago
  • Caldwell, ID
  • 4 days ago

KEY Responsibilities: Manage Food Preparation ensure quality food prep and procedures are followed to deliver dishes that meet health code, recipe, and plating standards....

Meat Cutter

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 4 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 4 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Part Time Prep Cook

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 4 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 4 days ago

Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads. Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible....

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  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 8 days ago

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

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Chubbuck, ID
  • 9 days ago
  • Chubbuck, ID
  • 9 days ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Meat Cutter Apprentice Coeur d' Alene

  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 16 days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 16 days ago

Position Purpose: To maintain desired level of fresh meat production. Maintains cleanliness of department and equipment. Ensures customer service and product quality, freshness, safety and...

Prep Cook - Floating Green Restaurant

  • ID
  • 23 days ago
  • ID
  • 23 days ago

We are looking for candidates to join our team at the Floating Green Restaurant at the beautiful Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. The candidates will be responsible for ensuring all prep items...

Prep Cook

  • Boise, ID
  • 27 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 27 days 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

  • Boise, ID
  • 27 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 27 days ago

Compensation Range $13.50 - $15.00 / 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...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 30+ 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...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Idaho

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 Idaho offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
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 Idaho
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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