Prep Chef Jobs in East Greenwich, RI

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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Portion Meat Cutter / Band Saw

  • West Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • West Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 hours ago

Portion Meat Cutter / Assistant wanted - Established wholesale food distributor / processor seeks an experienced individual to join our team of professional meat cutters to service restaurants and...

Butcher

  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Part time Kitchen prep/catering staff/Dishwasher/Cleaner

  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 3 days ago

The Village Catering The Village Restaurant The Village Catering is located on 957 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889. We are African owned and family run. QUALIFICATIONS -A willingness to learn...

Kitchen Helper

  • Swansea, MA (14 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Swansea, MA (14 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 8 days ago

Role: Dishwasher Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas in a...

Prep Cook-(Cook 2)

  • Carolina, RI (14 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Carolina, RI (14 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 10 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (4 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep Cook - E Providence Chilis

  • East Providence, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook - E Providence Chili's

  • East Providence, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook, Full-Time (Bryant University)

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare specific amount of food product according to the daily prep sheets Gather all necessary salad/sandwich ingredients and prepare them by washing, chopping, slicing,...

Prep Cook

  • Cranston, RI (10 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (10 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. Were about loving what youre doing today and preparing you...

Experienced Butcher

  • Middletown, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Meat Cutter Apprentice Part Time

  • Middletown, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 16 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 18 days ago

What You’ll Do: As a Food Preparation Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Woonsocket, RI (24 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (24 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

. + Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations. + Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in East Greenwich, RI

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in East Greenwich, RI offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
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 East Greenwich, RI
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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