Prep Chef Jobs in Virginia

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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Meat Cutter Butcher Full Time

  • Gainesville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, VA
  • 5 days 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...

Prep Cook - Monticello

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 16 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Prep Cook

  • Arlington, VA
  • 29 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 29 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Part Time Prep Cook

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago

preparation techniques and the ability to follow and replicate recipes for small and large batch items...

Butcher Associate

  • Midlothian, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 9 hours 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...

Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 9 hours 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 Butcher

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 17 hours 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...

Kitchen Helper / Dishwasher / Ayudante de Cocina / Lavaplatos Honoo

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring Honoo Ramen Bar (Falls Church, VA) We are a newly opened Japanese restaurant located at 153 W Falls Station Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22043. We are currently hiring kitchen helpers and...

Meat Cutter

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Full Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 1 day ago

This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and...

Part Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 1 day ago

This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and...

Prep Cook / Kitchen

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 1 day ago

Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (5%*). Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*)....

Prep Cook

  • Norge, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norge, VA
  • 1 day ago

General responsibilities when working a Cook job assignment can include: Cook food items according to recipes and food production standards Ensure food is safely prepared and at the proper...

Prep Cook

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

Starting at $15 Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as an Prep Cook! The Prep Cook supports the culinary team as they prepare food and serve our residents in our restaurant-style...

Prep Cook - Tatte Fairfax

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for Prep Cooks to help us open our Fairfax cafe! Prep cooks help make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Virginia 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
16.9%
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 Virginia
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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