Prep Chef Jobs in Rockville Centre, 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.

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Grill Cook/ Line Cook/ Prep - Home Frite Mt. Vernon

  • Mount Vernon, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

. - Experience using flat top grills and deep fryers. - Must be eligible to work in the United States. - Punctual, reliable, and a strong team player. - Able to work flexible hours, including weekends...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Food Preparation Worker to work at a facility in Bronx, NY. These are registry positions with our company....

Dishwasher / Prep Cook- Immediate hire! Full Time!

  • Bellmore, NY (5 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bellmore, NY (5 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities include Prep Work (you must have great knife skills to work here!), washing dishes & kitchen equipment, unloading deliveries, helping customers and more....

Prep Cook LELABAR Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at LELABAR to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. LELABAR - Now Hiring: Prep Cook Click here to learn more & apply today! Hello, Lelabar,...

Prep Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Hello, Lelabar, a 17 year old vibrant wine bar, is seeking a skilled chef to join our small team. We're hiring for two positions: weekend brunch...

Prep Cook - Well& By Durst - 151

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

preparation Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures, ensuring teams are doing the same Maintain HACCP standards ensuring a...

Kitchen Helper

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items Who is Wegmans Food Markets?...

Experienced Prep Cook

  • Teaneck, NJ (24 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (24 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Full Time Prep Cook Needed High Volume Hoboken Restaurant

  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Experienced full time prep cook needed for Hoboken restaurant. Responsibilities Include: -Ability to follow recipes -Maintaining quality of menu items and food presentation -Setting up and...

Butcher Cafe Boulud Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Cafe Boulud - Now Hiring: Butcher Click here to learn more & apply today! The Dinex Group, Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud, is in search of a talented Butcher to join the culinary team....

Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We're hiring a part-time Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to join our team at a busy Lower East Side restaurant. Schedule: 3 Days A Week - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY - 3pm-12am - Washing dishes,...

OPEN CALL dishwasher and prep cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

OPEN CALL FOR DISHWASHER/PREP COOK WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 12:00-4:00 PM THURSDAY MAY 8, 12:00-4:00 PM VINEGAR HILL HOUSE 72 HUDSON AVE, BROOKLYN, 11201 F TRAIN TO YORK ST. Full Time. Must have...

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

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for motivated individuals who are seeking advancement opportunities in a growing company. We are offering full time positions with 40 to 45 scheduled hours per week with competitive...

Pastry Prep Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00) Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts Required Skills Interpersonal Communication Basic Knife Skills Cleaning...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Rockville Centre, NY

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Rockville Centre, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Rockville Centre, 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
3.2%
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 Rockville Centre, 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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