Prep Chef Jobs in Commack, NY

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 37 Jobs

Prep Cook

  • Westbury, NY (16 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westbury, NY (16 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 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

  • Bay Shore, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $18.25 / 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...

Prep Cook - Farmingdale Chili's

  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 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....

Fish Butcher/ Roslyn

  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Fish Butcher/ Roslyn (Roslyn) Okaru compensation: competitive employment type: job title: Line Cooks/ Pastry Chef/ Prep Cooks/ Sushi Chefs We are looking for an experienced fish butcher to join our...

Prep Cook

  • Elmont, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmont, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Hundredfold American Bistro Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003 Restaurant Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $20.00 per...

Full time dishwasher/prep person

  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago

approx 45-50 hours a week. Dishes, breading chicken, portioning, and other prep work, cleaning, putting orders away, and other tasks to make the restaurant run smoothly. Hometown Heroes 240 Higbie...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Port Chester, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days 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

  • Commack, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Commack, NY
  • 2 days 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....

Butcher - Full Time

  • Hicksville, NY (13 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (13 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 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,...

Butcher

  • Plainview, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 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,...

Busy Pizzeria Hiring All: Pizza/Counter/Assistant Cook/Prep/Dishwasher

  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (8 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Busy successful pizzeria in West Islip (Suffolk County) is seeking EXPERIENCED workers to fill Pizzaman, counter, assistant cook, prep worker and dishwasher positions... Looking for IMMEDIATE...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Levittown, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Levittown, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Fish Butcher/ Roslyn

  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an experienced fish butcher to join our team....

Prep Cook

  • Westport, CT (20 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westport, CT (20 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description At bartaco, food is our passion. But people are our purpose. We invest in our team because our people are at the heart of what we do. We're...

Demographic Data for Commack, NY

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Commack, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Commack, NY 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 Commack, NY
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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