Prep Chef Jobs in Oklahoma

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

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 10 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 10 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 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 - Part Time - Atoka Chilis

  • Atoka, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Atoka, OK
  • 1 day ago

. + You will display a favorable image of Chili's Bar & Grill. + Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned....

Full Time- Prep Cook- Trophys

  • Pocola, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Pocola, OK
  • 1 day ago

| Full Time | Pay: $15.00 Hourly | 6:00am-2:30pm |** **Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position** **Job Purpose or Objective(s):** The Cook 1 is an entry level position and works...

Prep Cook - Hilton Garden Inn: Tulsa, OK

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 1 day ago

Prep Cook- Hilton Garden Inn: Tulsa, OK Midas Hospitality is recognized as one of the Top 100 U.S. Employers in 2021 (by MogulRecruiter). Ranking #30 for talent, #13 for diversity, #33 for best in...

Meat Cutter

  • Del City, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Del City, OK
  • 2 days ago

At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful family dining restaurant chain company. We are currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Kansas, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas, OK
  • 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...

Full Time- Prep Cook- Trophy's

  • Pocola, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Pocola, OK
  • 3 days ago

| Full Time | Pay: $15.00 Hourly | 6:00am-2:30pm |** **Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position** **Job Purpose or Objective(s):** The Cook 1 is an entry level position and works...

Prep Cook - Part Time - Atoka Chili's

  • Atoka, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Atoka, OK
  • 3 days ago

. + You will display a favorable image of Chili's Bar & Grill. + Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned....

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Jay, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Jay, OK
  • 3 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...

Prep Cook - Cantina and Tacos - Riverwind Casino

  • Purcell, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Purcell, OK
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location Cantina & Tacos - Riverwind Casino - Norman, OK Position Type Part Time Salary Range $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Evenings & Weekends Job...

Prep Cook - Cantina and Tacos - Riverwind Casino (39590)

  • Norman, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Cantina and Tacos - Norman, OK Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Evenings & Weekends Job Category:...

Prep Cook

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 4 days ago

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

Meat Cutter

  • Ardmore, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Ardmore, OK
  • 7 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Prep Cook

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago

. + Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations. + Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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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