Prep Chef Jobs in Ashley, OH

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 (Full Time)

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 4 days ago

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

Food Preparation Worker

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 8 days ago

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Prep Cook

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 10 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a Prep Cook for a private day school in the heart of Bexley, OH. No prior serving/bartending experience is required! If you bring your passion for food and customer...

Prep Cook, Full-Time (Columbus Comm College)

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare specific amount of food product according to the daily prep sheets Gather all necessary salad/sandwich ingredients and prepare them by washing, chopping, slicing,...

Kitchen Prep

  • Mount Vernon, OH (24 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, OH (24 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No Late Nights Great Work / Life Balance Career Growth Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with...

Prep Cook

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 17 days ago

Great meals and good stories satisfy. Each independent restaurant concept we create revolves around its own story — our team lends decades of experience to making sure of it, from the cuisine and...

Meat Cutter- Part Time - Marion - Richmond Ave

  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 23 days ago

Meat Cutter- Part Time - Marion - Richmond Ave Major duties: + Sees that all products is properly prepared (cutting and trim), handled and/or wrapped and merchandised. + Receives and checks all...

Meat Cutter/Manager- Full Time - Marion - Richmond Ave

  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 23 days ago

Meat Cutter/Manager- Full Time - Marion - Richmond Ave Major duties: + Waits on customers in a prompt, courteous, accurate, and efficient manner, maintaining good customer relations. + Prepares,...

Evening Line Cooks Prep Cooks

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 26 days ago

Working at Northstar Cafe is much more than just a job. Its the chance to become an important member of a close-knit team, responsible for shaping the experience at a most-loved restaurant. Its an...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 28 days ago

Compensation Range $14.00 - $17.75 / 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

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 28 days 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 29 days ago
  • Marion, OH (14 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 29 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Butcher Apprentice

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 29 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 29 days ago

Job Summary Our Meat Cutter Apprentices ensure that our guests are receiving the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 30+ 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...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Westerville, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westerville, OH (21 miles from Ashley, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Our on-premise butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind (daily) to ensure the peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison....

Demographic Data for Ashley, OH

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Ashley, OH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Ashley, OH 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 Ashley, OH
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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