Prep Chef Jobs in Ontario

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.

1-11 of 11 Jobs

Meat Cutter -FT

  • Smithville, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithville, ON
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 190114 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Meat Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Smithville Location:...

Meat Cutter -PT

  • Smithville, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithville, ON
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 190122 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Meat Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Smithville Location:...

Prep Cook

  • Cambridge, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 3 days ago

Part-time, Permanent, Hourly 15 Fraser St., Cambridge, ON, N1S 0B8 *Positions like a food prep worker, food service worker, line cook, and cook's helper are all appropriate for this role.* *NO...

Prep Cook, Sun Life Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 12 days ago

Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc....

Prep Cook, PT, Sun Life Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 13 days ago

Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc....

Back of House - Prep Cook

  • North York, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Prep Cook, you can craft your skills and gain...

Prep Cook

  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Opportunity to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability...

Dessert Finisher/Barista

  • North York, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range $17.20 - $17.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical, Dental and Vision...

Prep Cook

  • North York, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 60+ 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...

Kitchen Helper

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Who We Are Founded in 1889, YWCAHamilton is known as one of Hamiltons original socialinnovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressiveframework. We are dedicated to...

Industrial Butcher NOC 94141

  • Guelph, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Guelph, ON
  • 90+ days ago

shift - Various Times (6:00am, 6:15am and 6:30am 2:30pm, 2:45pm and 3:00pm) Compensation: Wage Range is $23.45 - $29.95 / hour as per the collective agreement Starting rate for experienced Industrial Butcher...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Ontario

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 Ontario 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 Ontario
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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