Prep Chef Jobs in Centennial, CO

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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Kitchen + Bar - Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 21 hours ago

Property Location: 4550 North Central Park Blvd. - Denver, Colorado 80238 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters....

K+B - Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Property Location: 4550 North Central Park Blvd. - Denver, Colorado 80238 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Englewood, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 2 days ago

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

Kitchen + Bar - Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (11 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (11 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Property Location: 4550 North Central Park Blvd. - Denver, Colorado 80238 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters....

AM Line/Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 3 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....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Centennial, CO (5 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (5 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 3 days ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 5 days ago

presentation looks great Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sauteing or other cooking methods...

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

  • Sheridan, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sheridan, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Our on-premises butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind (daily) to ensure the peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison....

Prep Cook

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Seasonal Catering Driver & Prep Cook

  • Littleton, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (12 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Assist with food preparation and kitchen support to ensure smooth event execution. Maintain food safety and handling procedures to uphold quality standards....

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups Must be able to...

Prep Cook

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities! - Text APPLY to ... Our Teammates Enjoy: Great Pay Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week Paid Sick...

Food Prep

  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Denver, CO (6 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Food Prep We are not your everyday fast food franchisee. We care! We are a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Jimmy John's franchisee looking for a freaky F.A.S.S.T. Person in Charge to help make our freaky fresh...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Westminster, CO (20 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (20 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 14 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. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep Cook - Lone Tree Chili's

  • Lone Tree, CO (11 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO (11 miles from Centennial, CO)
  • 16 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...

Demographic Data for Centennial, CO

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Centennial, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Centennial, CO 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 Centennial, CO
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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