Prep Chef Jobs in Saline, MI

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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IRONWOOD GRILL now hiring LINE COOKS, PREP, DISH, GARMO & PIZZA

  • Plymouth, MI (20 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MI (20 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Ironwood Grill is a leader in the upscale casual dining experience....

Grocery Kitchen Chef

  • Ann Arbor, MI (8 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (8 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Prep Cook Pinkberry (4)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items....

Prep Cook Qdoba (1)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items....

Prep Cook (Part Time)

  • Adrian, MI (21 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Adrian, MI (21 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago

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

Prep Cook Potbelly (10)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items....

Zingerman's Delicatessen Kitchen Prep Cook

  • Ann Arbor, MI (8 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (8 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 11 days ago

The prep cooks produce most of the Deli's case salads, hot soups, a few of our traditional Jewish deli items and a variety of miscellaneous preps....

Potbelly - Prep Cook (1)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Whether it's chopping crisp produce, flame-grilling steak and chicken, or making hand-crafted guacamole, we don't take shortcuts....

Kitchen Prep

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No Late Nights Great Work / Life Balance Career Growth Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with...

Qdoba - Prep Cook (5)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Whether it's chopping crisp produce, flame-grilling steak and chicken, or making hand-crafted guacamole, we don't take shortcuts....

Prep Cook

  • Canton, MI (21 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Canton, MI (21 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 15 days ago

At Carrabba's Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel....

Prep Cook

  • Northville, MI (22 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Northville, MI (22 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 15 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...

Prep Cook Harmonie Public Market (2)

  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (24 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Food preparation at 100% recipe adherence. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, portioning, and serving food items....

PM Kitchen Helper

  • Northville, MI (22 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Northville, MI (22 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties: You will assist in a number of critical tasks in preparation of meal service including food prep, stocking the salad bar, filling refreshment carafes, and setting tables...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Ypsilanti, MI (10 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI (10 miles from Saline, MI)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Saline, MI

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Saline, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Saline, MI 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 Saline, MI
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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