Prep Chef Jobs in Elgin, 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 35 Jobs

Food Prep Helper

  • Taylor, TX (18 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Taylor, TX (18 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 hour 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...

Meat Cutter Restaurant FT

  • Elgin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Utilizes safe and efficient knife skills to cut and package smoked meats to order. Weighs meats to exact specifications. Accurately completes transfer sheets....

Production Cook Radius Butcher and Grocery Now Hiring

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

limited to: Assisting with stock and broth production Cutting and prepping vegetables for a range of recipes Helping brine and smoke meats Preparing a rotating menu of ready-to-eat items like chicken salad...

Retail Associate Radius Butcher and Grocery Now Hiring

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Radius Butcher and Grocery - Now Hiring: Retail Associate Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Butcher - $18 - LORO Domain

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Hai Hospitality and LORO, an Asian Smokehouse & Bar is hiring for our BBQ Pit Team Butcher....

Prep Cook - Cafe Bistro - Barton Creek Square Mall

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food...

Butcher - Full Time

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 4 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....

Pflugerville 02 Market - Meat Cutter - Full-Time

  • Pflugerville, TX (16 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (16 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 4 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...

Meat Cutter Restaurant PT

  • Elgin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Elgin, TX
  • 7 days ago

MEAT CUTTER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communicates clearly with customers/staff to ensure accuracy of bbq orders Utilizes safe and efficient knife skills to cut/package smoked meats to order...

Dishwasher - Prep Cook - Hut's Hamburgers // Austin Airport

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Your career deserves... MORE OPPORTUNITIES Paradies Lagardere is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail and...

Part Time Catering Prep Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Part Time Catering Prep Cook 1883 Provision Co. KITCHEN PART-TIME 17-19/HR AUSTIN Join the heart of the action this football season with 1883 Provision Co.! We re hiring Prep Cooks to support our...

Full-Time Baker/Prep Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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Experienced Line and Prep Cooks at Multiple Restaurants Within Austin-Bergstrom Airport

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Experienced Line and Prep Cooks at Multiple Restaurants Within Austin-Bergstrom Airport Multiple Restaurants Within Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22.63/HR AUSTIN...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Whether you're dicing, slicing, breading, chopping, mixing or grilling, you're the one who's putting it on the plate....

Butcher

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 15 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....

Demographic Data for Elgin, TX

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Elgin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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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