Prep Chef Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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 Helper

  • Baker, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baker, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas...

Prep Cook

  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 3 hours ago

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

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

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Supv Butcher Block - Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

Prepares seafood salads and cheese balls, cooks food samples and steams fish products. Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 18 days ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! Flexible schedules to help...

Prep Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Prep Cook in LA - Baton Rouge - #20 (6457 Bluebonnet Blvd) PREP COOK J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. We strive...

Prep Cook - Kimpton La Peer Hotel

  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Prior culinary skills, prep cook experience, and strong knife skills. Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production....

PM Prep/Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Title PM Prep/Cook EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,...

Prep Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ 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...

Prep Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Description Now Hiring Prep Cooks* Use this link below to view all our available jobs on our career page and apply today! COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM: Be a part of the Copelands of New Orleans...

Meat Cutter FT

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be...

Food Prep Person

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago

At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful family dining restaurant chain company. We are currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join...

Meat Cutter

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 60+ days ago

At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful family dining restaurant chain company. We are currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join...

Demographic Data for Baton Rouge, LA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
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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