Prep Chef Jobs in Plano, 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.

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Kitchen helper Dishwasher and Bus boy Call or Text Alex 832-933-0801

  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

un Kitchen helper Dishwasher and Bus boy Call or Text Alex ... (Grand Prairie) Happy Lamb Hot Pot 2625 W. Pioneer Parkway compensation: Good Pay employment type: experience level: mid level job...

Prep Cook - Private University - Dallas

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

This role involves multitasking across a variety of essential kitchen duties, including both hot and cold food preparation, catering for special events, batch cooking, and general cleaning with a focus...

Lead Prep Cook

  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (24 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Functions: Properly prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment...

Prep Cook - Cocinero Prep

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

At On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina we celebrate bringing people together! Its our mission to Have Fun, Work Smart, Be the Best, and Make Money....

Prep Cook - Carrollton Chili's

  • Carrollton, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (11 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 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

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor Job Requirements: Basic food preparation knowledge required. Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required....

Prep Cook

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Cook/Prep $15/Hour

  • The Colony, TX (10 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • The Colony, TX (10 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Help cook, prep, clean, and stock the kitchen daily. Also must speak English and able to work the register to take orders. This includes making milkshakes!

Line Cook, Prep Cook Flower Child

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY Line Cook - earn between $17 - $19 / hr Prep Cook - earn between $16 - $18 / hr Flower Child 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite R100 Dallas, TX 75201 Line Cook - APPLY HERE Prep...

Prep Cook / Server - $17.50-$18/hr - Irving, TX

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 5 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a hard-working, full-time prep cook/line server to join our dedicated team at a vibrant 7-day private school in Irving, TX. Join a team of dedicated chefs and...

Butcher - Full Time

  • Plano, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 6 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,...

Cicis Prep Cook

  • Grapevine, TX (21 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (21 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Cicis was born in Plano, Texas in 1985. Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for The Best Pizza Value Anywhere! (TBPVA) With a legacy deeply...

Crew Team Member Prep Person

  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 8 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Prep Cook

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Monticello West 5114 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75205 Near North Park Mall and SMU Currently looking for Part Time Prep. cook need to have experience in Assistant Living setting and has a talent for...

Meat Cutter

  • Lewisville, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knifes, grinder, and tenderizer. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Plano, TX

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Plano, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
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 Plano, 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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