Prep Chef Jobs in Rhode Island

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

  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 10 hours ago

Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...

Meat Cutter - Buckhead Boston (R200355)

  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago

Meat Cutter - Buckhead Boston (R200355) Job Employer Name: Buckhead BostonSpiderID: 14003850 Location: Warwick, Rhode IslandDate Posted: 5/29/2025 Wage:Category: Miscellaneous Job Code: R200355...

Line Cook / Prep Cook Lunch

  • Bristol, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Bristol, RI
  • 4 days ago

Foglia, an award-winning, plant-based restaurant located in the heart of downtown Bristol, RI seeks a part-time cook to join our kitchen team. We are looking for a cook to prep for our expanding...

Prep Cook - Providence Marriott Hotel

  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 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,...

Evening Dishwasher/Prep Cook

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

Ellie's, an award-winning restaurant group in the Providence theater district, is currently looking for passionate team members to join our team! If you have a passion for hospitality, food,...

Dishwasher/Prep cook/Line cook needed

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 7 days ago

Looking for a Dishwasher/Prep cook/line cook for a breakfast lunch restaurant. Please text if interested. Looking to have someone start immediately. Pay according to experience Hours could vary...

School Cafeteria Prep Cook

  • Exeter, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Exeter, RI
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Exeter - Exeter, RI Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $21.17 - $21.17 Hourly Job Category : Education Description Are you tired of...

Prep Cook

  • Providence, RI
  • 17 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 17 days ago

skills and knowledge of food preparation Possess a valid food handler's card or ServSafe certification - our branch will help provide this training Able to work all areas of the kitchen Background...

Prep Cook

  • Cranston, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 18 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. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Banquet Prep Cook (Full Time)

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

Marginal Responsibilities : Requisition food from store room and butcher. Other duties as required....

Prep Cook

  • Warwick, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Prep Cook - MINOR, Dining Services

  • Bristol, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bristol, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to work safely and efficiently with large volume culinary equipment including but not limited to grill, fryers, steamers tilt skillets, convention ovens....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

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

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

Concession Stand Grill/Prep Cook

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Concession Stand Grill/Prep Cook Pay Range : $16.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1421630....

Dishwasher/Prep cook/Line cook needed

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 45+ days ago

Looking for a Dishwasher/Prep/line cook for a breakfast and lunch restaurant. Please text if interested. Looking for someone to start immediately Pay according to experience Hours could vary...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island 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
3.1%
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 Rhode Island
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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