Prep Chef Jobs in Glen Carbon, IL

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

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Our franchise organization, R.F.R., Inc. dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutter's performance and the ability to cut for quality...

Culinary Aide

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Culinary Services Aide gets to interact with our residents serving meals and providing an engaging dining experience that meets individual residents preferences. Responsibilities...

Prep Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 14 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...

(21yrs+ to apply) Journeyman / Meat Cutter - Swansea

  • Swansea, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Swansea, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 16 days ago

This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform.You could expect the position of meat cutter to include the following: DUTIES:...

Prep Cook - St Louis T1-HMS Host

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 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...

Prep Cook

  • Florissant, MO (22 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (22 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 16 days ago

The prep cook duties include: Prepares foods for cooking based on prep lists and manager directions; Prepares food of consistent quality with recipe cards and production and portion standards;...

Full-Time Prep Cook / Utility Mon-Fri Days

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 20 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a full-time Prep Cook/Utility to join our amazing culinary team at a PreK-12 private school in St. Louis, Missouri. We are a fun, small, collaborative community! We...

Prep Cook

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads. Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces....

Prep Cook- AM and PM Shifts available

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 24 days ago

Our Prep Cooks ensure all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet the specifications and commitment to quality set forth by Butler's Pantry. AM and PM shifts are available....

Prep Cook - Specialty Coffee - Saint Louis Galleria

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 25 days ago

items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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 associates. Join our...

(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Belleville, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belleville, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Culinary Aide

  • Belleville, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Belleville, IL (20 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The Culinary Services Aide gets to interact with our residents serving meals and providing an engaging dining experience that meets individual residents' preferences. Responsibilities...

Food Prep Person

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Our franchise organization, Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The quality, quantity, freshness, tastiness, and presentation of our products have...

Prep Cook - Fairview Heights Chili's

  • Fairview Heights, IL (11 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL (11 miles from Glen Carbon, IL)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Glen Carbon, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Glen Carbon, IL 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 Glen Carbon, IL
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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