Prep Chef Jobs in Oregon

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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Sports Pub Prep Cook & Dishwasher

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 hours ago

Skills: Basic knife skills and familiarity with food production equipment are a plus. Communication: Effective verbal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams....

Prep Cooks

  • Hood River, OR
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hood River, OR
  • 14 hours ago

Full Sail Brewing in Hood River, Oregon is looking for Prep Cooks. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, energetic and friendly team members to join our fast-paced, high volume,...

Prep cook-THE GREAT GREEK MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is looking for a part-time prep cook with experience in a professional kitchen, using recipes, and who thrives on consistency....

Meat Cutter

  • Keizer, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Keizer, OR
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589043, Title : Meat Cutter, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...727, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-23T15:13:45...

COOKS and PREP / BOH at Pacific Pizza & Brew

  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago

Pacific Pizza & Brew is looking for daytime and evening kitchen staff. Line Cooks and Food Prep are needed for our busiest time of year! Full and Part-time positions available. This position...

Dishwasher/Prep Cook- Forresters Bar & Grill

  • Eugene, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 2 days ago

Forrester's Bar & Grill has an immediate opening for a Dishwasher....

Line Cooks and Prep Cooks-Brother Jon's Public House

  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago

Brother Jon's Public House @1227 NW Galveston Ave is just getting going into our busy season and we are looking for some people to join our crew! We are currently looking for more people to add to...

Prep Cook (Part Time)

  • Hermiston, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hermiston, OR
  • 2 days ago

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

Now Hiring:Pizza & Prep Cooks at The Fold Craft Pizza & Kitchen!

  • Sunriver, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunriver, OR
  • 4 days ago

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience hand-stretching dough, working a pizza oven, preparing salads and appetizers and keeping up with high-volume service (or want to learn)...

Dietary-Culinary Aide

  • Newport, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport, OR
  • 4 days ago

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Food and Beverage Preparation and Service - Knowledge of food and beverages including recipes and menus as well as food preparation and equipment....

(FT) Meat Cutter - Oliver Lemon's Terrebonne

  • Terrebonne, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Terrebonne, OR
  • 5 days ago

Oliver Lemon's in Terrebonne, Oregon is hiring a full-time Meat Cutter. If you have the experience were looking for and want to be part of an amazing team, apply here: BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US!...

HARDYS front counter, prep cook, buss, dishwasher

  • Bend, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 5 days ago

Front Counter, dishwasher, prepcook, busser Full time days and nights Wednesday through Sunday. CLOSED on Monday & Tuesday First time job seekers encouraged to apply. You must be friendly, clean...

Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 5 days ago

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment....

Line and Prep Cooks

  • Eugene, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 6 days ago

HABLAMOS ESPANOL Prime Time Sports Bar and Grill 1360 Mohawk Blvd Springfield www.primetimesportsbar.com...

Cow Creek Prep Cook

  • Canyonville, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Canyonville, OR
  • 6 days ago

Assists the Chef and kitchen staff in everyday food preparation. Maintains a clean and safe work station according to the standards set by the Resort, including walk in coolers and storage areas....

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Some College
3.2%
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 Oregon
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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