Prep Chef Jobs in Gladstone, 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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Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 1 hour 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...

Kitchen prep and customer service help

  • Beaverton, OR (12 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Beaverton, OR (12 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 13 hours ago

Were Hiring! Join Our Team in Beaverton We are looking for a polite, reliable, and hard-working team member with some restaurant or kitchen experience to assist with various tasks in our kitchen...

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Line / Prep Cook

  • Oak Grove, OR (3 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Grove, OR (3 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (15 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (15 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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 (4 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Linn, OR (4 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 3 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...

Dishwasher, Kitchen Helper, Front Desk

  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for two people to join my Indian Kitchen -- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 10pm with 2 hour break -- 5000$/ month Responsibilities -- Dishwashing -- Prepping meat and vegetable -- Make sauces...

Prep Cook (Part Time)

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 6 days ago

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

Line/Prep Cook l Sheraton Hotel PDX

  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 11 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 (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 12 days ago

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

Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR (9 miles from Gladstone, OR)
  • 14 days ago

DESCRIPTION Market of Choice Cedar Mill is now hiring for a Meat Cutter, starting at $18.50 - $21.50/hour depending on experience, with growth opportunity up to $22.50/hour! Market of Choice is a...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Gladstone, OR

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Gladstone, 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
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 Gladstone, 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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