Prep Chef Jobs in New Iberia, 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 - Camp Bon Coeur - Seasonal (5/23 - 6/6)

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 9 days ago

preparation tasks with knowledge of special diets and their restrictions in a timely manner....

Dishwasher/Food preparer

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 11 days ago

vital part of the team They are the responsible for cleaning all the dishware designated for our products 90 of this role is maintaining the dish efficiency in the kitchen and 10 is assisting with food...

Prep Cook

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 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

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 60+ 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

  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (24 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 90+ 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...

Meat Cutter

  • Abbeville, LA (20 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Abbeville, LA (20 miles from New Iberia, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 180 stores in three states - Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas - with three distribution...

Demographic Data for New Iberia, LA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in New Iberia, LA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in New Iberia, LA 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 New Iberia, 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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