Prep Chef Jobs in Jupiter, FL

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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Experienced Meat Cutter

  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (16 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (16 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 8 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. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam's Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food...

Meat Butcher

  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

Position: Butcher/Meat Cutter Joseph’s Founder is a third generation butcher, so you can imagine our Meat Department is a point of emphasis in our stores....

Now Hirining For Pizza Cooks, Line Cooks And Prep Open Interviews

  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 1 day ago

un ***NOW HIRINING FOR PIZZA COOKS, LINE COOKS AND PREP***OPEN INTERVIEWS (PALM BEACH) Al Fresco image 1 of 4 2345 S Ocean Blvd compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job...

Associate - Kitchen Prep Cook

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Replenishes, maintains, and rotates products and display cases Packages and labels products Operates knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machine and other Kitchen equipment Assists with...

Prep Cook PRN

  • Loxahatchee, FL (21 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Loxahatchee, FL (21 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Prep Cook PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Palms West...

Production Meat Cutter

  • Stuart, FL (19 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stuart, FL (19 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 4 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: New Store Coming Soon to Jensen Beach, FL! Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (16 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (16 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 8 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. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep Cook

  • Hobe Sound, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hobe Sound, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 10 days ago

skills and knowledge of food preparation Possess a valid food handler's card or ServSafe certification - our branch will help provide this training Able to work all areas of the kitchen Background...

Prep Cook

  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 12 days ago

skills and experience on hot and cold line Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws Energetic, accountable and team oriented Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong...

Prep Cook

  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (15 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 23 days ago

handling guidelines....

Prep Cook

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (9 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 23 days ago

As a Prep Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation standards while preparing food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specifications....

Prep Cook

  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 24 days ago

stays clean and organized, and follows all food handling standards....

Searching for Prep Cooks for a large dining event - $17/hr

  • Jupiter, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL
  • 26 days ago

Searching for Prep Cooks for a large dining event - $17/hr compensation: $17/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Jupiter. We're looking for Prep Cooks to pick up...

Meat Cutter

  • Stuart, FL (19 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Stuart, FL (19 miles from Jupiter, FL)
  • 27 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: New Store Coming Soon to Jensen Beach, FL! Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to...

Demographic Data for Jupiter, FL

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Jupiter, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Jupiter, FL 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 Jupiter, FL
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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