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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Butcher

Our new store located in Sayville, NY is actively seeking a FT Butcher for its busy Meat Department!...

Butcher Associate

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 3 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...

Kitchen Prep Needed Fast-Casual Pasta Spot in Mineola

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Were looking for a reliable and hard-working kitchen prep to join our team at Pastaru, a fast-casual pasta concept in Mineola. We make fresh pasta daily and need someone who can help us keep the...

Prep Cook

  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details QUALITY ITALIAN is seeking experienced Full and Part Time Prep Cooks to join our team! Position Summary: As a Prep Cook at Quality Italian, you...

Production Butcher WINNER Butcher Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 18 hours ago

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

Daytime Prep Cook - Immediate Hire

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours 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...

Line Cook, Prep Cook Chateau Royale Now Hiring

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Chateau Royale to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Chateau Royale - Now Hiring: Line Cook, Prep Cook Click here to learn more &...

Butcher I / Meat Cutter WINNER Butcher Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 18 hours ago

This position works closely with our Head Butcher and supports all aspects of meat fabrication, case setup, and customer service....

Cooks Helper - Full Time

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares all hot food items that require use of the grill, convection oven, deep fat fryer, rapid cook oven, proofer/oven and combi oven following proper cooking instructions* Prepares...

Meat Cutter

  • East Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • East Syracuse, 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...

Line/Prep Cook

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

We are looking to add. a cook for prep and regular service to our staff. Must be available evenings, Thur-Sun. Will be responseible for preparing items monday or tuesday early morning. Must have...

Line Cook/Prep position at Sorry, Charlie

  • Kingston, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 1 day ago

Exciting opportunity to join the award-winning team behind Hudson & Packard Pizza! SORRY, CHARLIE is looking for Part-time and Full time line cooks/prep cooks and/or pizza-makers to staff...

Prep cook/sandwich maker for Cheese louise

  • Kingston, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a new full-time or part-time sandwich prep person and prep cook for a local cheese shop/gourmet grocery. Full-time hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Bonus if you have cooking...

Full time cook and prep position, mornings

  • Elmira, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 1 day ago

Looking for an experienced cook to work Sunday through Thursday mornings Hours will vary slightly but guaranteed minimum 35 hours. Competitive pay and paid vacation Send work experience/resume...

Production Butcher

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

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

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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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