Prep Chef Jobs in Providence, 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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Line cook /prep cook

  • East Providence, RI (2 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Providence, RI (2 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Kitchen Team as a Cook! We are a vibrant restaurant in the heart of the city, seeking a talented cook to join our dynamic kitchen crew. If you have a passion for food, wed love to hear...

Meat Cutter Apprentice

  • Franklin, MA (18 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, MA (18 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589499, Title : Meat Cutter Apprentice, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...693, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Breakfast /Lunch Dishwasher/prep cook DAYS ,YEAR ROUND

  • Newport, RI (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport, RI (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Dishwash washer/prep cook, experienced, reliable, can handle a fast pace busy line. Full time DAYS. Immediate hire EMAIL YOUR RESUME OR WORK HISTORY AND CONTACT INFO Seeking motivated individual...

Tavern chef and line cook and prep cook

  • Burrillville, RI (15 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burrillville, RI (15 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Tavern chef and line cook and prep cook compensation: Depending on experience employment type: job title: Tavern Chef and Cooks Golf course looking for head line chef and line cooks and experience...

Pizza-cook/prep

  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago

preparation - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent knife skills and familiarity with various kitchen equipment. - A positive attitude...

Prep Cook

  • Warwick, RI (8 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (8 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago

At Carrabba's Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel....

Butcher

  • Coventry, RI (14 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (14 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 7 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...

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Needed

  • Taunton, MA (16 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (16 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Needed (Taunton) 47 WEST WATER ST compensation: hourly employment type: job title: Line Cooks Must have at least 1 year experience in the following areas: - Fry - Grill - Pizzas...

Prep Cook - MINOR, Dining Services - Roger Williams University

  • Bristol, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bristol, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Food Preparation Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator....

Prep Cook - Tidewater Landing Stadium

  • Pawtucket, RI (3 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (3 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago

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

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Woonsocket, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (12 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 15 days ago

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

Kitchen- Prep Clerk

  • Millis, MA (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Millis, MA (23 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 21 days ago

floor surface, and contact with sharp objects. 34-66% (F) Frequently Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts). 67-100% (C) Continuously Machines, tools, and equipment utilized: Food processor, grill...

Kitchen Prep

  • Providence, RI
  • 29 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 29 days ago

Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner....

Meat Specialist

  • Johnston, RI (5 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (5 miles from Providence, RI)
  • 29 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 - Providence Marriott Hotel

  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Certified in health and sanitary regulations Commendable knife skills Skills: hospitality skills, ability to multi task, language proficiency Physical Job Requirements: (Bending, lifting, standing,...

Demographic Data for Providence, RI

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Providence, RI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Providence, RI 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 Providence, 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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