Prep Chef Jobs in Bellevue, TN

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

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join a private school in Nashville, TN. SAGE provides exceptional dining services that inspire minds and foster community among the...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 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...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 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 - Prep Cook - Ole Red Nashville Airport

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e., slice, chop, mince, julienne, dice) in preparing and producing food items....

AM Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details New Yorks famed Pastis, a longtime hot spot known for Parisian fare from James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally has...

Prep Cook

  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 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....

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 8 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 (Full Time)

  • Nashville, TN (11 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (11 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago

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

Butcher - Full Time

  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

Kitchen Prep

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No Late Nights Great Work / Life Balance Career Growth Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with...

Prep Cook

  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary:To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and...

Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Aba Nashville is hiring people to join their team as PREP COOKS! Open Interviews beginning July 8th: Open Interviews will be held: Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Aba, 435...

Meat Cutter

  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN (22 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Company Overview Save A Lot is one of the nations leading extreme value, carefully selected assortment grocers. From Maine to California, our 1,200+ neighborhood stores serve more than 4 million...

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Antioch, TN (16 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Antioch, TN (16 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups Must be able to...

Tennessee Titans - Prep Cook @ Nissan Stadium

  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (12 miles from Bellevue, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $20.00 to $20.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Demographic Data for Bellevue, TN

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Bellevue, TN

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Bellevue, TN 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 Bellevue, TN
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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