Prep Chef Jobs in Hoboken, NJ

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 Cook - East Hanover Chilis

  • East Hanover, NJ (18 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (18 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • moments ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 3 hours 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...

Prep Cook

  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (13 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself....

HIRING ALL KITCHEN POSITIONS Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Garmage

  • Lynbrook, NY (19 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lynbrook, NY (19 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Hiring For All Kitchen Positions Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Garmage Busy South Shore Restaurant Most Competitive Pay in Area Email Resume

Butcher Craft Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

South, is looking to hire its next Butcher to join their growing team!...

Experienced Prep Cook

  • Teaneck, NJ (9 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (9 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

*Great knife skills a must. *Must be fast and able to work with others....

Butcher (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

BUTCHER (FULL TIME) Compass Group New York We have an opening for a full time BUTCHER position. Location: CxRA - 33-51 62nd Street, Woodside, NY 11377 Note: online applications accepted only....

Prep Cook - Nanuet Chilis

  • Bardonia, NY (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bardonia, NY (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 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. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep Cook - East Hanover Chili's

  • East Hanover, NJ (18 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (18 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Sushi Kitchen Prep - Full time, set schedule, Growth opportunities

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for motivated individuals who are seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing company. There are fulltime positions available with PM shifts. We offer various positions with...

ASAP! Prep Cook and Dishwasher / Cocinero de preparacion y lavavajilla

  • Westbury, NY (23 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westbury, NY (23 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for Prep Cook/ Dishwasher Taste Greek Grill Looking for a Prep Cook, as soon as possible! -Prep Cook/ Dishwasher needs to be able to cut and portion vegetables....

Prep Cook - Wolf - NYC Flagship

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food...

Butcher

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

Grocery Butcher

  • Morristown, NJ (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

Demographic Data for Hoboken, NJ

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Hoboken, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Hoboken, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
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 Hoboken, NJ
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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