Prep Chef Jobs in Coppell, TX

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 60 Jobs

Meat Cutter

  • Southlake, TX (9 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southlake, TX (9 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Prep Cook

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: 1+ years of relative experience in hospitality industry Great knife skills and experience on hot and cold line Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws Energetic, accountable...

Prep Cook

  • Grapevine, TX (5 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (5 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 3 days ago

presentations and specifications....

Prep Cook/Cook

  • Allen, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Allen, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 3 days ago

One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets. Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred. Food Services Sanitation Certificate....

Prep Cook / Server - Weekly Pay - Argyle,TX

  • Argyle, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Argyle, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 4 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Prep Cook/Line server for a private school in Argyle, TX. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about...

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep - NEW RESTAURANT OPENING

  • Murphy, TX (21 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Murphy, TX (21 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 5 days ago

QUE-SOhere's what you'll need: Current food safety certification Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoups, immersion blender, dicers, mandolin, and...

Butcher

  • Irving, TX (10 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irving, TX (10 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Vaqueros - 965 Garden Park Blvd, Allen - Allen, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any Description Summary of Position: Butcher will cut, trim, and prepare all raw...

Cook, Prep PM (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Richardson, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago

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

Central Market Preston Royal Meat Cutter - Full-Time

  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago

. - Ability to work overnight and flexible schedules (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays) - Ability to inform customers about ingredients - Values diversity - 1 year experience in food preparation...

Prosper Market - Meat Cutter - Full-Time

  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in...

Food Prep

  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Food Prep We are not your everyday fast food franchisee. We care! We are a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Jimmy John's franchisee looking for a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Person in Charge to help make our freaky fresh...

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allen, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Allen, TX (23 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 7 days ago

. + Requirement: Prior salad prep and serve, and dish room experience. Available to support other accounts when needed....

Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allen, TX (19 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Allen, TX (19 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 8 days ago

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

Butcher - Full Time

  • Richardson, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (14 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 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....

Butcher

  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (15 miles from Coppell, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Coppell, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Coppell, TX 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 Coppell, TX
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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