Prep Chef Jobs in Hillsboro, OR

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.

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Full Time Butcher

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 5 0 pounds....

Searching for Prep Cooks for a catering event - $18/hr

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 1 day ago

un Searching for Prep Cooks for a catering event - $18/hr compensation: $18/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in South Portland. We're looking for Prep Cooks to...

Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher (Full-Time)

  • Happy Valley, OR (17 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (17 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Glenmoore, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Happy Valley, is now hiring for a full-time Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher. The Kitchen Helper is cross-trained to do all tasks...

Meat Cutter

  • Gladstone, OR (15 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gladstone, OR (15 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Id : 575245, Title : Meat Cutter, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...400, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-08T14:07:40...

Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 3 days ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 700 SW 5th Ave Suite 1040, Portland, Oregon 97204 (Pioneer Place) PAY RANGE FOR PREP COOK: $21.00 - $23.45/hour Prep Cooks = $21.00 - $21.84/hour Dumpling Prep...

Meat Cutter-New Store Opening

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 3 days ago

Market of Choice is excited to announce career opportunities at our new store at Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro! DESCRIPTION Market of Choice is now hiring for a Meat Cutter, starting at $18.50 -...

West Coast Diner Hiring Line cook, Prep cook and Server

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 4 days ago

West Coast Diner 3107 N Lombard St Portland OR 97217 We are a new breakfast restaurant, open from 8am to 3pm, 7 days a week. Hiring Line cook, Prep cook and Sever -Open availability. Weekends a...

Meat Cutter

  • Gladstone, OR (15 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gladstone, OR (15 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 4 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engage our customers in friendly...

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks!

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Line Cooks & Prep Cooks! McMenamins on the Columbia View Business Details KITCHEN PART-TIME 16.66-22.66/HR + TIPS VANCOUVER McMenamins on the Columbia is Hiring LINE COOKS & PREP COOKS! McMenamins...

Line/Prep Cook - Full TIme - $25-$30+ an hour inc tips /$630+ per month for Beer/Food/Coffee

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Steeplejack Brewing Company is looking for strong, passionate, dedicated line cooks. 1+ years experience in the kitchen, solid knife skills, and willingness to learn is a must....

Breakfast/ Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Breakfast/ Prep Cook Laurel Parc Independent & Assisted Living laurelparc KITCHEN PART-TIME 23-23.5/HR PORTLAND Laurel Parc at Bethany Village is an upscale senior livingmunity in NW Portland....

Line/Prep Cook $18 + Tipshare

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Line/Prep Cook $18 + Tip Lawless Barbecue lawlessq/?utm_source=google KITCHEN FULL-TIME 18/HR + TIPS PORTLAND The Summer busy season is on its way, and we need to get staffed up. We cook slow...

Line Cook & Prep Cook

  • Happy Valley, OR (17 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (17 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Line Cook & Prep Cook Whiskey Barrel Lounge whiskeybarrellounge KITCHEN FULL-TIME 27-32/HR + TIPS HAPPY VALLEY We're growing and have an opportunity to join Happy Valley's premier upscale...

Meat Cutter

  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 8 days ago

DESCRIPTION Market of Choice Belmont is now hiring for a Meat Cutter, starting at $18.50 - $22.50/hour depending on experience. Market of Choice is a growing, local company with excellent benefits...

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 9 days ago

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling...

Demographic Data for Hillsboro, OR

Moving to Hillsboro, OR? Find some basic demographic data about Hillsboro, OR below.


Local
National
4,237,097
119,915

Prep Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireChefs curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Chef for DevOps: The Basics of Chef
Chef offers a suite of software automation solutions to help with the top to bottom management of deployments, primarily revolving around bringing infrastructure and applications from development...
Chef for DevOps: Practical Uses of Chef
One of the things to consider when using Chef is what kind of installation you need. Chef architecture planning is important as details need to be thought of and planned for early. Through this...
Chef for DevOps: Managing Infrastructure Using Chef
Explore the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Chef for DevOps, including core principles, benefits, and components of Chef that are involved in implementing IaC in this 11-video...

Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Hillsboro, OR

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Hillsboro, OR 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 Hillsboro, OR
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Prep Chef Related Career Advice Articles

How to become a chef
How to Become a Chef

Thinking of launching a career as a chef? This guide will tell you everything you need to know – from how long it takes to become a chef to how to get a job as a chef (and more).

Read article »
Closeup of sustainably sourced ingredients
What Makes a Restaurant Sustainable?

In terms of restaurant management, sustainability is more than just a buzzword or an offshoot of the “farm-to-table” craze.

Read article »
Private chef cooking in home kitchen
Private Chef vs. Personal Chef

Are you considering a career as a private or personal chef? Is there even a difference? These two positions may be synonymous in some circles and require very similar skills, but there is one distinct difference: private chefs are employed by a single client, whereas personal chefs may work for a number of clients at any given time.

Read article »