Prep Chef Jobs in Berkley, MA

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.

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Prep Cook

  • East Walpole, MA (23 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • East Walpole, MA (23 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Prep Cook

  • Walpole, MA (24 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walpole, MA (24 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Production Meat Cutter

  • Mattapoisett, MA (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mattapoisett, MA (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the Production Cutter contributes to our success by preparing specialty cuts of meat in a timely and efficient manner to meet...

Prep Cook

  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Attleboro, MA (13 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (13 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days 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....

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

  • New Bedford, MA (14 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (14 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an upbeat, energetic multitasker individual for Linecook/prep cook position who loves working in a team setting. Job entailsworking in a fast-paced environment. Full or part-time...

Meat Cutter - Buckhead Boston (R200355)

  • Warwick, RI (21 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (21 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Meat Cutter - Buckhead Boston (R200355) Job Employer Name: Buckhead BostonSpiderID: 14003850 Location: Warwick, Rhode IslandDate Posted: 5/29/2025 Wage:Category: Miscellaneous Job Code: R200355...

Prep Cook

  • Bridgewater, MA (11 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (11 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Staff will be responsible for executing menu items according to recipe and speed of service standards. They will need to deliver exceptional customer service and...

Line Cook / Prep Cook Lunch

  • Bristol, RI (14 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bristol, RI (14 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Foglia, an award-winning, plant-based restaurant located in the heart of downtown Bristol, RI seeks a part-time cook to join our kitchen team. We are looking for a cook to prep for our expanding...

Prep Cook - Providence Marriott Hotel

  • Providence, RI (19 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (19 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

. • Certified in health and sanitary regulations • Commendable knife skills Skills: • hospitality skills, ability to multi task, language proficiency Physical Job Requirements: • (Bending, lifting,...

Evening Dishwasher/Prep Cook

  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Ellie's, an award-winning restaurant group in the Providence theater district, is currently looking for passionate team members to join our team! If you have a passion for hospitality, food,...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Marion, MA (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marion, MA (17 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Meat Cutter

  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 8 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Weekend dish/prep person needed

  • Wareham, MA (19 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wareham, MA (19 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Weekend dish/prep person needed (Wareham) Persys Place 3198 Cranberry Highway compensation: pay determined on experience, aggressive pay employment type: experience level: entry level job title:...

Butcher Associate

  • Attleboro, MA (13 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (13 miles from Berkley, MA)
  • 17 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...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Berkley, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Berkley, MA 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 Berkley, MA
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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