Prep Chef Jobs in Incline Village, NV

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 21 Jobs

Butcher

  • Incline Village, NV
  • 16 hours ago
  • Incline Village, NV
  • 16 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are seeking a skilled Butcher to join our culinary team. This role is essential to our kitchen operations, providing expertly fabricated meats,...

Assistant Lead Butcher - Silver Legacy (Reno)

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 1 day ago

presentation specifications, recipe specifications, Portion control and food quality guidelines Identify all food products in Butcher Shop Exemplify our core values, family style service, our mission...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 1 day ago

The position will be responsible for learning our grill, pantry, and expo positions as well as be responsible for dishes, catering and daily closing duties....

Food Prep Helper

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 2 days ago

and/or cold foods using a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment Clean and sanitize work stations and production equipment May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads...

AM Weekend Prep Cook

  • Truckee, CA (12 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Truckee, CA (12 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 4 days ago

un AM Weekend Prep Cook (Truckee) Zano's 11401 Donner Pass Rd compensation: 16.5 - 23 employment type: job title: Prep Cook Zano's is looking for a weekend, Thursday - Sunday AM prep cook. Job...

AM Weekend Prep Cook

  • Truckee, CA (12 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Truckee, CA (12 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 7 days ago

Zano's is looking for a weekend, Thursday - Sunday AM prep cook. Job would include completing the prep list, helping to support kitchen staff. Hours are semi flexible but has to be morning to...

Culinary Aide

  • Sparks, NV (23 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sparks, NV (23 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 10 days ago

Join Our Team as a Culinary Aide! Do you enjoy helping others and being part of a team that makes a difference every day? Dimensions Living Management of Northern Nevada / Nevada State Veterans...

Meat Cutter

  • Carson City, NV (18 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Carson City, NV (18 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knifes, grinder, and tenderizer. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package...

Prep Cook

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 17 days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals. Provide a high level of customer service. Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 26 days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 26 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 (Full Time)

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 28 days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 28 days ago

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

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Reno, NV (9 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 29 days ago
  • Reno, NV (9 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 29 days ago

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

Prep Cook- Toucan Charlies Gourmet Buffet

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 29 days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 29 days ago

Overview Come join Team Atlantis! The prep cook is responsible for meal prep duties including the preparation of ingredients, side dishes and sauces for each restaurant shift. The ideal candidate...

Prep Cook- Toucan Charlie's Gourmet Buffet

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Come join Team Atlantis! The prep cook is responsible for meal prep duties including the preparation of ingredients, side dishes and sauces for each restaurant shift. The ideal candidate...

Meat Cutter (Journeyman) - 195 W. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89509

  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (21 miles from Incline Village, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT US We are California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across...

Demographic Data for Incline Village, NV

Moving to Incline Village, NV? Find some basic demographic data about Incline Village, NV below.


Local
National
9,596
639
Medium/Sm

Prep Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireChefs curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Chef for DevOps: The Basics of Chef
Chef offers a suite of software automation solutions to help with the top to bottom management of deployments, primarily revolving around bringing infrastructure and applications from development...
Chef for DevOps: Practical Uses of Chef
One of the things to consider when using Chef is what kind of installation you need. Chef architecture planning is important as details need to be thought of and planned for early. Through this...
Chef for DevOps: Managing Infrastructure Using Chef
Explore the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Chef for DevOps, including core principles, benefits, and components of Chef that are involved in implementing IaC in this 11-video...

Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Incline Village, NV

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 Incline Village, NV offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
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 Incline Village, NV
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Prep Chef Related Career Advice Articles

How to become a chef
How to Become a Chef

Thinking of launching a career as a chef? This guide will tell you everything you need to know – from how long it takes to become a chef to how to get a job as a chef (and more).

Read article »
Closeup of sustainably sourced ingredients
What Makes a Restaurant Sustainable?

In terms of restaurant management, sustainability is more than just a buzzword or an offshoot of the “farm-to-table” craze.

Read article »
Culinary student training to become a chef and learning knife skills in the kitchen
Training to Be a Chef

If you are interested in becoming a chef and are looking for basic information on how to make that dream a reality, read our companion article “How to Become a Chef.” However, if you have already given the idea much thought and simply need a few facts regarding prices, prestige, and programs offered by some of the top culinary schools in the US, you have come to the right place.

Read article »