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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Kitchen Helper

  • Kenansville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Kenansville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Role: PRN Dishwasher Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an on-call (PRN) Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 hour ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Range $15.00 - $17.25 / 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

  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 hours 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...

Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Property Location: 6920 Northlake Mall Drive - Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 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....

Prep Cook

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Food Prep Helper

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago

and/or cold foods using a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment Clean and sanitize work stations and production equipment May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads...

Full Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 days ago

This is a full time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer.s needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level...

Prep Cook (PT) Wicked Weed Brew Pub

  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever, its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Carolina Beach, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Carolina Beach, NC
  • 2 days ago

... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you...

PM Kitchen Helper

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties: You will assist in a number of critical tasks in preparation of meal service including food prep, stocking the salad bar, filling refreshment carafes, and setting tables...

Experienced Kitchen Helper/ Dishwasher

  • Matthews, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 3 days ago

One Tapas restaurant in Matthews - we're looking for a kitchen helper with experience in dishwash/ fry/ grill/ prepping. Job including kitchen prep, stocking, dishwashing and janitorial....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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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
33.3%
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 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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