Prep Chef Jobs in Canby, OR

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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BUMBurgers- COOKS PREP CASHIERS Woodburn Outlet Mall

  • Woodburn, OR (10 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (10 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 4 days ago

BUMBurgers is a great Burger Restaurant, featuring Hand Smashed Burgers, Hand Cut Fries and Hand Spun Milkshakes. BUMB, stands for BIG UGLY MESSY BURGERS that are tasty and indulgent. We are...

AM Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 5 days ago

You'll need good knife skills and the ability to read and follow recipes without error. And, you'll need to work cleanly and quickly with precision while meeting all food safety requirements....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Saint Benedict, OR (12 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Benedict, OR (12 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 7 days ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Position Profile:Prep Cook Position is Non-Exempt Join an incredible team to work in a respectful and progressive environment that values your unique skills. Hotels Done Differently. It's not just...

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Meat Cutter

  • Salem, OR (24 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salem, OR (24 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 11 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter 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...

Line / Prep Cook

  • Oak Grove, OR (15 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Grove, OR (15 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Line / Prep Cook Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge #142 elks142 KITCHEN PART-TIME + TIPS OAK GROVE Looking to hire a line / prep cook. We host many events, so event experience is a plus, but not...

Brunch Line / Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Qualified applicants must havepetent knife skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work well with others, and carry out all tasks with a sense of urgency....

Back of House: Line Cook and Prep Cook - Burnside Location

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Back of House: Line Cook and Prep Cook - Burnside Location Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside portlandwings KITCHEN FULL-TIME 16.5/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Hourly wage: $16.50/hour +...

Pro Prep Cook Wanted

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

PRO PREP COOK WANTED Lo's Burgers losburgerspdx KITCHEN PART-TIME 20/HR PORTLAND We are looking for a prep cook with killer knife skills to work 5 hrs out of the week for us!...

Prep Cook/Breakfast Cook (PART TIME Shift - Morning/Afternoon)

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Sisters Coffee Company is well known for its consistently excellent coffee, specialty foods and baked goods, outstanding kindness and hospitality, and as an exceptional workplace....

Hiring Line Cooks and Prep Cooks!

  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Position Details: Starting at $20/hour + tips (Prep cooks earn $1-3 an hour in tips, Line cooks $5-10 in tips) Duties include: Prepping and assembling wraps, salads...

Line/Prep Cooks

  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Line/Prep Cooks Shortland Golf Club shortlandgolfclub KITCHEN PART-TIME 20-23/HR WEST LINN Work in a brand new, large, top of the line food trailer. Golf Club - NEW COURSE, NEW FOOD TRAILER As a...

Line/Prep Cook l Sheraton Hotel PDX

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 20 days ago

Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill....

Prep Cook (Part Time)

  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR (20 miles from Canby, OR)
  • 21 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Canby, OR

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Canby, OR

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Canby, OR 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 Canby, OR
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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