Prep Chef Jobs in Nashua, 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.

1-15 of 38 Jobs

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 12 hours 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

  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 1 day 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

  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $15.00 - $19.00 / 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Lowell, MA (9 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (9 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 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....

Food Prep Helper

  • Nashua, NH
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashua, NH
  • 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...

Butcher

  • Maynard, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Maynard, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Stow, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stow, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Grocery Butcher

  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (24 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

Meat Cutter

  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (20 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Hudson, NH (3 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (3 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 5 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 Apprenticeship Part Time

  • Salem, NH (12 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salem, NH (12 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 6 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

  • Nashua, NH
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashua, 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...

Experienced Butcher Full Time

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Nashua, 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...

Meal Prep Cook Needed

  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 15 days ago

Meal Prep Cook Needed compensation: $200 per week plus cost of groceries We are two busy working parents with a 3 year old. We would love to eat home cooked meals but rarely have the time to cook....

Butcher Associate

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Nashua, NH)
  • 17 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...

Demographic Data for Nashua, NH

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Nashua, 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 Nashua, NH 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 Nashua, 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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