Prep Chef Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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MEAT CUTTER and BUTCHER ASSISTANT wanted at Olivier's Butchery

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for someone who: -Has hands-on experience with meat cutting and solid knife skills -Is eager to learn and grow with the team -Brings energy and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment...

Meat Cutter

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 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...

Meat Cutter/ Butcher Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you someone who: -Has experience in the meat world and good knife skills. *** It is a plus if you have a culinary background....

Early Morning Prep Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are excited to hire for our location at San Francisco International Airport. we are looking for reliable and responsible individuals to join our team. We are locally owned company that offers...

Fryer And Prep Cook Weekends By Appointment Only Atwater Tavern

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Experience IN FRYER, PREP AND SALADS AND OYSTER BAR. DO NOT COME TO THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT MUST SPEAK ENGLISH REPLY HERE - EMAIL RESUME "REPLY" TO THIS CRAIGSLIST WEBPAGE....

Food Prep/Catering Assistant Needed for Wedding on Sat. 4/26

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

., April 26th, 2025 - Doing food prep and basic cooking duties - Moving food to the wedding venue and setting-up the dinner buffet - The dinner will be a pasta/salad buffet so the food prep will not...

Prep Cook

  • San Anselmo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Anselmo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago

un Prep Cook (san anselmo) Insalata's 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd near Barber compensation: $20-$24 depending on experience employment type: job title: Prep Cook Insalata's is hiring a prep cook....

Line Cook/PREP Baker & Commons

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Part Time, up to 20 hours per week Full time 35-40 hours/week Fri, Sat 1-9 and 3-7 Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:30PM-6PM You: -have a passion for great food -enjoy serving others -are enthusiastic...

Prep Cook

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 8 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Meat Cutter

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Accurately cut to trim and yield specifications as specified by information provided by cut tickets Provide communication to the supervisor of any discrepancies between cutting tickets and normal...

Meat Cutter

  • Newark, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 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...

AM Line Cook / Prep Cook - PLS on Post

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment....

Kitchen Helper

  • Castro Valley, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process. Serves on tray assembly line in assigned position....

Dishwasher/Food Preparer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago

They are the responsible for cleaning all the dishware designated for our products. 90% of this role is maintaining the dish efficiency in the kitchen and 10% is assisting with food preparation....

Line / Prep Cook Needed

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 15 days ago

un Line / Prep Cook Needed (sunset / parkside) Bearing West LLC 2325 Taraval St. compensation: $22 - 25 per hour. Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line /...

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Walnut Creek, CA 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 Walnut Creek, 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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