Prep Chef Jobs in Avon, OH

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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Butcher Apprentice

  • Broadview Heights, OH (20 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Broadview Heights, OH (20 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary Our Meat Cutter Apprentices ensure that our guests are receiving the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled...

Meat Cutter

  • Richfield, OH (24 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richfield, OH (24 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Meat Cutters ensure that our guests are receiving the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled guest...

Prep Cook

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Prep Cook

  • Middleburg Heights, OH (12 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middleburg Heights, OH (12 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 4 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/Dishwasher-OMJ CC

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 days ago

The idea candidate has at least **1 year of experience **in a similar role and is eager to contributes to a clean, efficient, and maintaining cleanliness and assisting with basic food preparation....

Prep Cook/Line Cook

  • Lagrange, OH (14 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lagrange, OH (14 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 6 days ago

**Qualifications**- Previous experience in a restaurant or culinary environment is preferred.- Knowledge of dietary department practices and food handling regulations is a plus.- Strong knife skills...

Line Cook, Prep Cook, and Dishwasher

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 7 days ago

For those interested in the line cook or prep cook positions, must have knife skills and prior restaurant experience. Reach out via text, and be ready to discuss prior experiences....

Prep Cook - FT

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 8 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 (Full Time)

  • Berea, OH (9 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berea, OH (9 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 12 days ago

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

Butcher

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 17 days ago

Job Summary An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw...

Line Prep Cook Full Time

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 18 days ago

un Line Prep Cook Full Time (Cleveland/W 117th) compensation: $14 - $16 to start - Review and raise after 90 Days employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Line Prep Cook We are...

Kitchen Prep Cook - House of Blues Cleveland

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 23 days ago

Job Summary: Position : Kitchen Prep Cook Job Type : Part-Time Schedule : Flexible, with both day/night shifts and weekends Salary: Hourly WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the worlds...

Meat Cutter

  • Seven Hills, OH (19 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seven Hills, OH (19 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

This position is essential to ensuring smooth kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with basic food preparation....

Prep Cook

  • Avon, OH
  • 90+ days ago
  • Avon, OH
  • 90+ 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;...

Demographic Data for Avon, OH

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Avon, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Avon, OH 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 Avon, OH
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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