Prep Chef Jobs in Taylors, SC

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 20 Jobs

Prep Cook

  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 18 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Easy prep for pizza, salads, and wings. Pay and Benefits: Chuck E. Cheese now offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program....

Prep Cook - Greer Chilis

  • Greer, SC (6 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greer, SC (6 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Job Introduction The Meat Cutter is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and practicing safe food handling procedures. This position performs various cuts for meat items...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 3 days ago

... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you...

Food Prep Helper

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 6 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...

Senior Meat Cutter

  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 7 days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Prep Cook

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 8 days ago

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING COMING SOON, SPARTANBURG! Earn $14-19 an hour! Your previous experience as a Prep Cook is needed here at Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q! The Prep Cook coordinates, organizes, and...

Meat Cutter

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 10 days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutters performance and the ability to cut for quality and...

Kitchen Prep Cook

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 14 days ago

Basic Cooking Tasks: Perform tasks like reducing sauces, parboiling, and assembling simple dishes such as salads or appetizers....

Prep Cook - Haywood Chili's

  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 16 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...

Kitchen Prep Cook Part-Time Fifth Third Park

  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (17 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 18 days ago

Basic Cooking Tasks: Perform tasks like reducing sauces, parboiling, and assembling simple dishes such as salads or appetizers....

Meat Cutter

  • Taylors, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Taylors, SC
  • 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...

Prep Cook

  • Taylors, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Taylors, SC
  • 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...

Prep Cook

  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (10 miles from Taylors, SC)
  • 25 days ago

Wash, peel, and cut fish, meat and vegetables to prepare for cooking.-Clean and sanitizer work areas equipments, and servingware.

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Taylors, SC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Taylors, SC 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 Taylors, SC
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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