Prep Chef Jobs in Arizona

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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Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

  • Surprise, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Surprise, AZ
  • 7 hours 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 hours ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 16 hours ago

Walmart (USA) Senior Meat Cutter in Phoenix , Arizona Position Summary... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You...

Meat Cutter

  • Surprise, AZ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Surprise, AZ
  • 17 hours ago

Id : 576418, Title : Meat Cutter, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...722, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-12T15:22:23...

PM Kitchen Helper

  • Peoria, AZ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 20 hours ago

Responsibilities and Duties: You will assist in a number of critical tasks in preparation of meal service including food prep, stocking the salad bar, filling refreshment carafes, and setting tables...

042 - Bashas' Dine Meat Cutter I - Kayenta

  • Kayenta, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Kayenta, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Position Purpose: Our Meat Cutter will execute day-to-day operations in our Meat and Seafood departments and provide a memorable experience for all our customers. A Meat Cutter has a keen eye for...

Full Time Butcher

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 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....

Butcher Block Supervisor

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Complies with all federal, state and local health, and food handling and safety and security requirements. Assists customers by taking and filling special orders....

Meat Cutter

  • Bullhead City, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bullhead City, AZ
  • 1 day ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

AM/Lunch Dish and Prep Person

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Board & Batten is looking for a person to help with the kitchen lunch team. Dishes, cleaning, organizing and some food prep will be asked of you. All systems are in place we just need to find the...

Line Cook, Prep Cook, Server, Host, Dishwasher North Italia

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

North Italia ~ Now Hiring in Phoenix 40th Street 4925 N 40Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 North Italia offers: Flexible scheduling Full- and part-time availability Health benefits including medical,...

Kitchen Helper / Dishwasher

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Japanese Restaurant is seeking to hire the following: Kitchen Prep ($17-$20) - Must be able to work weekends - Experienced in Japanese restaurant - Open to work 3-4 days - Responsible for schedule...

Meat Cutter/ Trimmer - MEATC009019-4612

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Shamrock Foods Company Meat Cutter/ Trimmer - MEATC... in Phoenix , Arizona This job was posted by : For more information, please see: This position is responsible for cutting, trimming, boning,...

Kitchen Prep and Utility - Team Member

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago

At Peter Piper Pizza, our culture embodies our brand values of food, fun and family, with a commitment to making every guest visit memorable! Job Description Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow Now...

Prep Cook / Dishwasher

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Great First Job Daily Access to 50% of Earned Wages. Part Time and Full Time Available Health Insurance Available after 60 days for those over 30 hours per week. Flexible Schedule Fun, Diverse and...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Arizona

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Arizona 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 Arizona
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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