Prep Chef Jobs in Michigan

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 Chef

Your expertise in knife skills, grilling, frying, baking, and food preparation will be essential in creating our diverse locally sourced & plant-based scratch kitchen menus....

Prep Cook

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 11 hours 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...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Range $14.50 - $16.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Novi, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 22 hours ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 1 day 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....

Kitchen Helper

  • Romulus, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 2 days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, inspirational culinary team member to join our Kitchen in Metro Detroit. What you'll do: You have passion and flare in using seasonal ingredients,...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 2 days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Prep Cook

  • Midland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland, MI
  • 2 days ago

Join our Team as a Prep-Cook at Northwood University! Are you ready to join a team that not only ensures every detail is taken care of to create an exceptional dining experience but also values...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 2 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Food Preparation Worker

  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago

H-2B Job Order Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill**Employer Information: **Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill10685 Warren Rd.Plymouth, MI 48170Ph: ... (Mobile)Ph: ... (Office) **Job Information:**Four...

Club Level Prep Cook

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

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Club Level Prep Cook, Little Caesars Arena

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Prep Cooks to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the...

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

  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago

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

Meat Cutter Apprentice

  • Caledonia, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Caledonia, MI
  • 4 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan 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 Michigan
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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