Prep Chef Jobs in Franklin, TN

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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Prep Cook - Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • moments ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • moments ago

Maintains sufficient back-up par levels - Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and side work according to prep lists - Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Nashville, TN (16 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (16 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details New Yorks famed Pastis, a longtime hot spot known for Parisian fare from James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally is...

Butcher

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Preparation Willingness to learn and grow Read more Gallery...

Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Complies with company policies, procedures, equipment use and food preparation Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure efficient service Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation...

Prep Cook - Nashville

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Demonstrated knife skills and understanding of kitchen environments. Flexible schedule. Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment....

Prep Cook - Opry Mills Chili's

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 7 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

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and adhere...

Daycare Prep Cook

  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 9 days ago

preparation and cooking Possesses a food handling certificate Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs....

Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 11 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...

Cold Prep Cook M-F Days $19hr Midtown

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 13 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced Cold Prep Cook at a K-12 Private School in Midtown Nashville, TN. SAGE provides exceptional dining services that inspire minds and foster community...

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Columbia, TN (15 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, TN (15 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have 1 year scratch food preparation experience Must have prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups Must be able to...

Prep Cook (On-Call)

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for an On-Call Line Cook in the Culinary department. Company Overview: Located in the heart of...

Tennessee Titans - Prep Cook @ NIssan Stadium

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 14 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $20.00 to $20.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Prep Cook

  • Franklin, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 15 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 Franklin, TN

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Franklin, TN

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 Franklin, TN 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 Franklin, TN
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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