Prep Chef Jobs in Montana

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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Part Time Prep Cook

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 8 hours ago

*Pay is dependent on experience* *Applicants must be presently local to the Gallatin Valley, MT area* Major Requirements & Responsibilities: Major Requirements & Responsibilities: The Prep Chef will...

Meat Cutter

  • Lewistown, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewistown, MT
  • 2 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Prep Cook

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 5 days ago

Join our amazing Bias Team this summer! Job details: IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED Prep veggies, meats, and sauces 8-16 hours per week 2-4 days per week Mostly weekdays, rotating weekends Prefer some...

Meat Cutter

  • Livingston, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Livingston, MT
  • 7 days ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Food Preparer 1

  • Lewistown, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Lewistown, MT
  • 7 days ago

Portions salads, desserts, fruits, breads, and beverages individually for residents according to the menu and using graduated kitchen utensils. Transports food cart to resident dining room....

Prep Cook

  • Billings, MT
  • 11 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 11 days ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events. Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations....

Lin/Prep Cook

  • Troy, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Troy, MT
  • 12 days ago

Were looking for a person to work a variety of shifts with occasional events.Bonus points for basic food preparation knowledge and ServSafe Certification but not required....

Meat Cutter

  • Hamilton, MT
  • 16 days ago
  • Hamilton, MT
  • 16 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Meat Cutter

  • Helena, MT
  • 19 days ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 19 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Edgar, MT
  • 20 days ago
  • Edgar, MT
  • 20 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...

Line Cook (Prep Cook)

  • Butte, MT
  • 21 days ago
  • Butte, MT
  • 21 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Prep Cook, you set the prepared food departments day up for success by slicing and dicing veggies, composing salads and cold items, cutting & grinding meat and more....

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 23 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 23 days ago

Our on-premises butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind (daily) to ensure the peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison....

Meat Cutter

  • Havre, MT
  • 23 days ago
  • Havre, MT
  • 23 days ago

Meat CutterFull Time PositionWho we areWe are an award-winning grocery store, locally owned and operated since 1986. We are a fun place to work with friends that talk about food and work to...

Prep Cook - Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago

. + Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills. + Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production. + Ability to work with minimal direction...

Prep Cook

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills. Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production....

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Montana

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 Montana 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
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 Montana
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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