Prep Chef Jobs in Palm Beach, 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 (10 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Palm Beach, 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 Butcher

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 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....

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 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...

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

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Beach, 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...

Hiring Line Cooks, prep, servers

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring!!! Cooks, line cooks (Weat Palm Beach and Boca Raton) Our team must have flexible availability, join our team with provided training to set you for growth and recognition.

Associate - Kitchen Prep Cook

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 miles from Palm Beach, 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...

Line Cook & Prep Cook's Needed ASAP

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Walts American Grille & Bar in Boca Raton, FL is looking for full and part time Experienced Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to join our team. We are currently searching for candidates with at least 2...

Prep Cook

  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 3/05/2025 Location FL, Boca Raton 21090 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33433 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time & Full-Time...

Meat Cutter Part Time

  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Royal Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Palm Beach, 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

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, 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

  • Boynton Beach, FL (10 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL (10 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 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....

Meat Cutter

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 21 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Prep Cook

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 23 days ago

handling guidelines....

Prep Cook

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

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Palm Beach, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Palm Beach, 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 Palm Beach, 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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