Prep Chef Jobs in New York

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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Butcher

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Meat Cutter, Trainee Stock Yards Buffalo, NY

  • Blasdell, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Blasdell, NY
  • 19 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Ability to read and understand customers specifications and...

Line Cook/Prep

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Part time position for an individual who is fast thinking and able to multitask - must be available nights and weekends - must have transportation. Please include a resume.

Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dish

  • Oakdale, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oakdale, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Ideal candidates will have strong knife skills, a commitment to cleanliness and organization, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. Culinary graduates are a plus....

Retail Butcher or Apprentice

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Long Islands leading butcher shop is looking for a skilled Butcher to join our team!...

Temporary Dietary Aid And Food Prep

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 4 hours ago

10 TEMPORARY Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents or patients in healthcare settings....

Line / Prep Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Skills Ability to multi task Food Safety Knowledge Adaptability to Different Kitchen Roles Cooking Time Management Skills Cleaning / Sanitation Attention to Detail Food Preparation Strong Communication...

Prep Cook - Clifton Park Chili's

  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 14 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...

Production Prep Cook

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Competencies & Qualifications: 1 year of experience in high volume or fine dining environment Accurate knife skills Ability to read and follow recipes and standards Ability to produce a high volume...

Butcher

  • Schuylerville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schuylerville, 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. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Cafe prep cook- sandwiches, avocado toast & fresh eats

  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Astoria, NY
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a reliable and creative kitchen team member to join our coffee shop in Astoria. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with fresh ingredients and takes pride in...

Daytime Prep Cook - Immediate Hire

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

demonstrate fundamental and advanced cooking skills Responsibilities include - but not limited to - Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering...

FT/PT Butcher Needed

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

butcher: Job requirements: Knowledge of beef lamb and poultry Knowledge of operation of meat grinder, band saw and slicer....

Butcher II WINNER Butcher Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

About Winner Butcher: Winner Butcher is a neighborhood butcher shop in Brooklyn, NY....

Prep Cook (Full And Part Time)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in New York

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 New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
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 New York
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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