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.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

Butcher

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

Cook - Prep/Pizza/Line

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

Duties Opening pizzas and saucing pizzas for the day based on set par levels Prepare the dough Daily to established recipes Shredding our own custom blend of pizza cheese Marinating our popular grilled...

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,...

Prep Cook-(Cook 2)

  • Carolina, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Carolina, RI
  • 6 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...

Prep Cook - MINOR, Dining Services - Roger Williams University

  • Bristol, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Bristol, RI
  • 7 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....

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Warwick, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 8 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
  • 9 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 9 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
  • 11 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 11 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
  • 11 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 11 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 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 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
  • 13 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 13 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 days ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 13 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 14 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
  • 15 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 15 days ago

and/or cold foods using a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment Clean and sanitize work stations and production equipment May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads...

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
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
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 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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