Prep Chef Jobs in Canyon, CA

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

  • Berkeley, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Hello, We are looking to hire a prep cook/dish washer with some kitchen experience for Friday and Saturday nights. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya is...

INDIAN BENTO-extra hours as Line Cook, Prep, Bread or Dishwasher

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

un INDIAN BENTO-extra hours as Line Cook, Prep, Bread or Dishwasher (San Francisco) 69 Dorman compensation: $21/hr - $23/hr depending on the job and experience INDIAN BENTO ( ), a commercial food...

Prep Cook

  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Prep Cook Dietary Pleasanton, CA Description Position at Pleasanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center $18.50 - $19.00 DOE - 1 Full Time and Per Diem Positions Available Generations Healthcare is in...

Prep Cook - City Cruises - San Francisco / Berkeley

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $21.00 per hour City Experiences is seeking a Prep Cook for our operation in San Francisco and Berkeley. About the Opportunity: As a prep cook, you will prepare food for our events,...

INDIAN BENTO-Mornings hours: Line Cook, Prep Kitchen, Bread/Oven

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

INDIAN BENTO ( ), a commercial food business in San Francisco (Bayshore Boulevard exit on 101N) is hiring 2 positions: LINE COOK and PREP KITCHEN. You are an EXPERIENCED KITCHEN WORKER and can...

Hiring Prep cooks, Pizza chefs and Kitchen Managers

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Arthur Mac's is hiring morning prep cooks, morning and nights pizza chefs (NY style) and KMs with at least one year experience doing food orders, inventories, schedules and pizza experience....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Hillsborough, CA (20 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsborough, CA (20 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Butcher Assistant - Become the key ingredient at Olivier's Butchery

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Olivier's Butchery, a celebrated French butcher shop nestled in San Francisco's Mission Bay/Dogpatch neighborhood, is on the hunt for a dynamic Butcher Assistant to join our team....

Meat Cutter

  • Pacifica, CA (21 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pacifica, CA (21 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 8 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...

Foodie Doula Meal Prep Cook/ Kitchen Assistant

  • Berkeley, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (5 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: - ServeSafe food handlers card - Experience cooking on a larger scale in a commercial kitchen (preferred) - Knife skills - Attention to details - Good at multitasking - Good at taking...

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (10 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (10 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook PLATES - Pleasant Hill (CA), 60 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill, California, United States of America Req #508 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Our Purpose is to change the...

Prep Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Prep Cook Jackie's Supper Club Date Posted February 13, 2025 Location San Francisco, CA Category Culinary Job type Part-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Jackie's Supper Club is a premium meal delivery...

Prep Cook

  • Burlingame, CA (20 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (20 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum services. Notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Check and ensure the...

Kitchen Helper

  • Richmond, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (13 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 19 days ago

un Kitchen Helper (hercules, pinole, san pablo, el sob) Richmond Kebab image 1 of 5 15501 San Palo Ave. compensation: $17.77 + Tips employment type: job title: KitcheHelper Richmond Kebab & Gyros...

Meat Cutter

  • Concord, CA (12 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Concord, CA (12 miles from Canyon, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Our franchise organization, Mohave GC, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutter's performance and the ability to cut for...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Canyon, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Canyon, CA 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 Canyon, CA
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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