Prep Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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 (PT) Wicked Weed Brew Pub

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Wicked Weed Brewing Brew Pub is hiring a PT Prep Cook in our fast pace restaurant! To apply and see full job description go to:

Prep Cook

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Whether you're dicing, slicing, breading, chopping, mixing or grilling, you're the one who's putting it on the plate....

Catering Kitchen Food Prep

  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 2 days ago

Kelly's OBX Catering is currently looking for part time Catering team members. For Part Time employment this is your chance to make a few bucks on the side with flexible hours. Please call two.....

Experienced Butcher

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days 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...

Part Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Burlington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 2 days ago

This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and...

Prep Cook

  • Franklin, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, NC
  • 2 days ago

food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.- Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.- Perform general cleaning activities in the kitchenarea.- **Experience a...

Meat Cutter - Butcher

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days 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...

Prep Cook

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 3 days ago

PREP COOK HENDERSONVILLE, NC Job Summary Assists Food and beverage division in food preparation to include: prepares breakfast bar items, ensures freshness of all items, maintenance of small condiments...

Full Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 days ago

This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and...

Were seeking Prep Cooks for a corporate event - $19/hr

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 4 days ago

We're seeking Prep Cooks for a corporate event - $19/hr compensation: $19/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Winston-Salem. We're looking for Prep Cooks to pick...

Looking for Prep Cooks for a local event - $16/hr

  • Swannanoa, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Swannanoa, NC
  • 4 days ago

Looking for Prep Cooks for a local event - $16/hr compensation: $16/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Swannanoa. We're looking for Prep Cooks to pick up shifts...

Hiring Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Prep Cooks -Wrightsville Beach

  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • 4 days ago

New restaurant opening 'La Duna Paradiso' is searching for experienced Cooks and Dishwashers with open availability. Work to prepare elevated Italian, Mediterranean and Beach cuisine while...

Food Service / Food Prep

  • Elkin, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Elkin, NC
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Food Service / Food Prep / Kitchen Help

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
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 North Carolina
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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