Prep Chef Jobs in Aurora, IL

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 - Streamwood Chili's

  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Streamwood, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 hours 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Prep Chef and Lead Baker

  • La Grange, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Grange, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Review of all orders for the day and week Assistance in Daily Prep Lists Assist in overseeing production and quality control of food with kitchen team Prepare Menu Items Assist in documenting food...

Prep Cook

  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago

Grill, Liberty Kitchen and State Fare Kitchen & Bar, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater.W......

Prep Cook

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself....

Prep Cook

  • Aurora, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 9 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Prep Cook

  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago

$15 per hour - $21 per hour Our Prep Cooks make all the magic possible. They put their heart into ensuring the kitchen and line is properly stocked with the necessary items to complete food orders...

Meat Cutter

  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 11 days ago

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 carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Prep Cook

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary:To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and...

Lead/Prep Cook Casual Rotating schedule

  • Geneva, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Demonstrates consistent use of knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring) Prepares and presents cafe, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards....

Lead Prep Cook Part-time Mid shift schedule

  • Geneva, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Demonstrates consistent use of knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring) Prepares and presents cafe, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 15 days ago

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

Child Care Prep Cook w/Sign on Bonus

  • Plainfield, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness...

Prep Cook

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 21 days ago

presentation looks great Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sauteing or other cooking methods...

Prep Cook

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 21 days ago

skills and experience on hot and cold line Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws Energetic, accountable and team oriented Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Aurora, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Aurora, IL 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 Aurora, IL
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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