Prep Chef Jobs in Indiana

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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Meat Cutter

  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Noblesville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Noblesville, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Zionsville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Zionsville, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day 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 - Noblesville Chili's

  • Noblesville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Noblesville, IN
  • 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...

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups Must be able to...

Prep Cook

  • Avon, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Avon, IN
  • 3 days 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...

Kitchen Helper I

  • Michigan City, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN
  • 4 days ago

Kitchen Helper I 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360 Company Description Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in...

Culinary Aide

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 5 days ago

Become a Culinary Aide at Coventry Meadows today! Now Hiring Culinary Aides! Join the ASC Team as a culinary aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious and...

Prep Cook

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests...

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Beech Grove, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Beech Grove, IN
  • 6 days ago

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

Butcher

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 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 50 pounds....

Meat Cutter

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 9 days ago

If youre someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real...

Breakfast & Prep Cook

  • Carmel, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 12 days ago

for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings and other food items prepared in the broiler and saute stations, as well as the grill...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Indiana

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 Indiana 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 Indiana
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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