Prep Chef Jobs in Franklin, 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.

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Experienced Butcher

  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 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...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 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...

Experienced Butcher Full Time

  • Hudson, MA (21 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (21 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 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...

Prep Cook

  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 13 hours 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...

Line cook /prep cook

  • East Providence, RI (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Providence, RI (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Kitchen Team as a Cook! We are a vibrant restaurant in the heart of the city, seeking a talented cook to join our dynamic kitchen crew. If you have a passion for food, wed love to hear...

Butcher

  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 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...

Meat Cutter Apprentice

  • Franklin, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 2 days ago

Id : 589499, Title : Meat Cutter Apprentice, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...693, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Butcher Associate

  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 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...

Tavern chef and line cook and prep cook

  • Burrillville, RI (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burrillville, RI (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Tavern chef and line cook and prep cook compensation: Depending on experience employment type: job title: Tavern Chef and Cooks Golf course looking for head line chef and line cooks and experience...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 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...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 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...

Butcher

  • Brighton, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brighton, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago

The Butcher Apprentice Program creates a path for aspiring butchers to develop a deep understanding of our Quality Standards, animal welfare, food safety, and our commitment to retail excellence....

Pizza-cook/prep

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 6 days ago

preparation - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent knife skills and familiarity with various kitchen equipment. - A positive attitude...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 12 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....

Experienced prep cook / Ayudante de Cocina con experiencia

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Compensation: $22/hr for the right candidate Responsibilities: Perform high-level food preparation with excellent knife skills help Lead prop cook and chef with inventory management Maintain high organizational...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Franklin, MA

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 Franklin, MA 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 Franklin, 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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