Prep Chef Jobs in Manchester, NH

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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Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Exeter, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Exeter, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 1 day 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, Full-Time (Saint Anselm College)

  • Manchester, NH
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 2 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: + Prepare specific amount of food product according to the daily prep sheets + Gather all necessary salad/sandwich ingredients and prepare them by washing, chopping, slicing...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Merrimack, NH (9 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (9 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 2 days ago

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

Experienced Butcher

  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 3 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...

Cook/Prep Cook

  • Manchester, NH
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 3 days ago

Hiring a full and part time line and prep cooks. Our Restaurant is looking to hire Cooks who will be responsible for preparing delicious dishes for our guests. We close at 9 most nights 10 on...

Experienced Butcher Full Time

  • Hudson, NH (15 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (15 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 4 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. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Food Service / Food Prep

  • Nashua, NH (17 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (17 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Food Prep / Food Service

  • Manchester, NH
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Exeter, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 9 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 Part Time

  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 12 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...

Days & Openers: Food Service / Food Prep / Kitchen

  • Concord, NH (17 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Concord, NH (17 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 13 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Salem, NH (18 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Salem, NH (18 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 14 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 - Part Time

  • Manchester, NH
  • 25 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 25 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....

Dietary Aide /Cooks Helper

  • Boscawen, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Boscawen, NH (24 miles from Manchester, NH)
  • 28 days ago

Join our Team! Assists Cooks in preparing meals that are in accordance with the dietary approved menu that are both nutritious and correct to diet. (regular, mechanical soft, puree, etc)....

Opening Shift Crew Members Food/Prep

  • Manchester, NH
  • 29 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 29 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Demographic Data for Manchester, NH

Moving to Manchester, NH? Find some basic demographic data about Manchester, NH below.


Local
National
120,224
3,120
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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Manchester, NH

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 Manchester, NH 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 Manchester, NH
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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