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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Line/Prep Cook l Sheraton Hotel PDX

  • Portland, OR
  • 15 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 hours 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 and Game Day Line Cook

  • OR
  • 1 day ago
  • OR
  • 1 day ago

Prep Cook and Game Day Line Cook Compass Group Oregon Position Title: Prep Cook & Game Day Line Cook Pay Range: $17-$18/hr + Game Day Shift Pay We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via...

Pit Master/Prep Cook AM (Hattie's BBQ)

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

Hello Bend Hattie's BBQ is looking for a part time AM Prep Cook/Pit Master. This is a part-time position Wed-Fri from 6am-2pm This position has room for growth and could easily turn into a...

Prep Cook/Line Cook- Tjs Family Restaurant & Sports bar

  • Creswell, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Creswell, OR
  • 2 days ago

Requirements - Must be available for nights, days, weekends - At least 2 years prior line cook or prepcook experience - Experience cooking/ prepping breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Basic knife skills...

Prep cook/ Dishwasher

  • Medford, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Medford, OR
  • 2 days ago

Debbys Diner is looking for dishwasher/prep cook. Dayshift $16.00 to start. Stop by for application or drop off resume. Or text Bart at ...

Cafe Line cook/prep cook

  • Eugene, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 3 days ago

Hideaway Bakery is looking for a dedicated cook for our cafe style menu. This requires an individual with at least one-year experience on the line, dedicated to quality dishes, speedy ticket...

Kitchen helper($15/hr)/server($14.50/hr) Ami sushi

  • Roseburg, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Roseburg, OR
  • 4 days ago

Great opportunity to learn Asian foods Servers Hosting and serving to customers Kitchen helpers Washing and cleaning dish, tools, and kitchen area. Prep vegetables. Learn Japanese cuisine No...

Meat Cutter

  • Reedsport, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Reedsport, OR
  • 4 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Prep Cook and Game Day Line Cook

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 4 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Prep Cook & Game Day Line Cook Pay Range: $17-$18/hr + Game Day Shift Pay We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and...

Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Server

  • Oregon City, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Oregon City, OR
  • 4 days ago

efficiently Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Reliable transportation Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs Compensation: 16/hr and up/tip split The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill...

Cashier/Prep Cook

  • Sisters, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Sisters, OR
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a part time cashier/prep person for our food truck to join our team approximately 15 hours a week. Great customer service, willingness to learn, comfortable handling food, and...

Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher (Part-Time) - $300 Retention Bonus!

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

Parkrose Chateau, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Portland, is now hiring for a part-time Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher. The Kitchen Helper is cross-trained to do all...

Prep Cook

  • Bridgeport, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, OR
  • 5 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

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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
33.3%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
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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