Prep Chef Jobs in Woodstock, GA

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

  • Alpharetta, GA (8 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (8 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 19 hours ago

Prep Cook Earnings Potential: $16.00 - $19.00/hour Snooze Who are we? Morning people! Yes, we are those people. W e are a full-service breakfast restaurant, and we want each morning to feel like...

PREP COOK/- PURE BLISS ORGANICS- Vegan granola and energy bar Brand

  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 1 day ago

PREP COOK/- PURE BLISS ORGANICS- Vegan granola and energy bar Brand (Marietta) Pure Bliss Organics compensation: Hourly- $16-$20 depending on experience and ability employment type: experience...

Prep Cook/Kitchen Help- Vegan Organic Granola Company

  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Pure Bliss Organics produces very minimally processed, certified organic granola, and snacks under our brand. Our products are sold at Whole Foods Markets, and healthy retailers of all kinds all...

Prep Cook

  • Smyrna, GA (17 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Smyrna, GA (17 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Part-Time Locations Showing 1 location South Cobb 4574 South Cobb Drive Smyrna, GA 30080, USA Job Details Description Your previous experience as a Pitmaster, Meat Cutter,, Expediter, Prep Cook, or Fry/Salad...

Meat Cutter Full Time

  • Cumming, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cumming, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 6 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 +$18/hr Weekly Pay in Mableton

  • Mableton, GA (21 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mableton, GA (21 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 11 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking experienced Prep Cooks in Mableton. You would be joining an amazing company! SAGE's accolades this year include the Daily Record's Empowering Women Award and...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Alpharetta, GA (8 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (8 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Our on-premise 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 (Full Time)

  • Tucker, GA (22 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Tucker, GA (22 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 18 days ago

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

Slicer/Food Prep

  • Cartersville, GA (23 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (23 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 18 days ago

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER/SHIFT LEADER- POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: The slicer is critical to the daily success of the restaurant and the back bone to daily operations. JOB...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marietta, GA (12 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days 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...

Prep Cook - Gwinnett Chili's

  • Duluth, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Duluth, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ 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...

Prep Cook

  • Austell, GA (22 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Austell, GA (22 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

$15 per hour - $15 per hour Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)...

Meat Cutter

  • Cumming, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cumming, GA (19 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Kitchen Prep

  • Dunwoody, GA (11 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dunwoody, GA (11 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner....

Prep Cook

  • Kennesaw, GA (10 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (10 miles from Woodstock, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

YOU ensure every customer receives their made-from-scratch meal hot off the grill....

Demographic Data for Woodstock, GA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Woodstock, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Woodstock, GA 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 Woodstock, GA
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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