Prep Chef Jobs in Washington

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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Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Redmond, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 8 hours ago

Overview Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service. This position will also support...

Dishwasher/prep cook Wanted

  • Marysville, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Cristianos Pizza in Marysville is seeking applicants for a dishwasher/prep cook position. shifts available are Tuesday through Saturday 3pm -9pm. Please respond to this this listing with your...

Meat Cutter

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 20 hours ago

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 carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Full Time Butcher

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 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....

Fast-Paced Wok & Prep Cook (Debe hablar ingles)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

A small takeout shop specializing in elevated home-cooked Korean food with modern and nutritious sensibilities. Our menu comprises of bibimbop served in stone pots with various proteins, kimbop,...

Napolis Prep Cook

  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 days ago

Three (3) years' experience in institutional food preparation preferred. Knowledge of food production and menu planning. Knowledge of proper preparation technique....

Napoli's Stone Fired Prep Cook

  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 days ago

This position plays a vital role in maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring high-quality food preparation....

Prep Cook or Appetizer/Prep Applications Being Accepted

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Prep Cook or Appetizer/Prep - Applications being accepted. Will train depending on experience -----pay depending on experience. Please come to the Cafe and fill out application and talk with...

Meat Cutter

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

In addition, meat cutters may be assigned to assist in the following tasks when needed: setting cases, prepping salads, pulling dated product, opening, closing, code dating, operating sales counter,...

Napolis Stone Fired Cuisine Prep Cook

  • Sequim, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 3 days ago

This position plays a vital role in maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring high-quality food preparation....

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 3 days ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Meat Cutter

  • Maple Valley, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA
  • 3 days ago

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 carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Kitchen Helper

  • Burien, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burien, WA
  • 3 days ago

Summary: *This position assists in the preparation and serving of food. Responsibilities include: serving food, assisting in cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and transport carts,...

Prep Cook - Spokane Downtown-Chili's

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 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...

Napoli's Stone Fired Cuisine Prep Cook

  • Sequim, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 4 days ago

This position plays a vital role in maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring high-quality food preparation....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.5%
Associate's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
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 Washington
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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