Prep Chef Jobs in Texas

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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Hiring Full Time Prep Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago

We are hiring a full time prep cook for daytime shifts for Watershed Restaurant and Pub! We are an independent restaurant with a scratch kitchen serving German, American, and Continental food in...

Prep cook needed for meal prep

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Looking for a prep cook who has great knife skills and can work in a high volume environment. Please text me at ......

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • College Station, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 7 hours ago

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

Prep Cook - Manor Chili's

  • Manor, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manor, TX
  • 15 hours 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 - Sulphur Springs Chili's

  • Sulphur Springs, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sulphur Springs, TX
  • 15 hours 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 (Full Time)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 1 day 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/Tortilla Prep Bandera SA

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

QUE-SO…here’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...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day 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 - Full Time

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day 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 5 0 pounds....

Meat Cutter

  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago

Id : 583662, Title : Meat Cutter, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...871, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-07T15:44:28...

Prep Cook - Buda Chilis

  • Buda, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Buda, TX
  • 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...

Prep Cook - Buda Chili's

  • Buda, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Buda, TX
  • 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...

Alvin Market - Meat Cutter - Part-Time

  • Alvin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Alvin, TX
  • 1 day 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 - Part-Time Conroe Market 105/336

  • Conroe, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Conroe, TX
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Some College
3.2%
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 Texas
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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