Prep Chef Jobs in Walland, 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

SUMMARY: A Prep Cook coordinates with the Kitchen Supervisor and Kitchen Manager to prepare food by chopping and washing vegetable and meats as well as arranging salads, breads, sauces and dressings...

Prep Cook - North Knoxville Chili's

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 8 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...

Kitchen Prep Cook (PT)

  • Townsend, TN (9 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Townsend, TN (9 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 14 days ago

to approved recipes]; prepares beverage and coffee service for each meal • Operates various food preparation tools safely in preparing foods • Sets up and serves food; sets up trays for service • Completes...

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

  • Townsend, TN (9 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Townsend, TN (9 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 16 days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with food preparation and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (20 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 18 days ago

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

Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 25 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties: You will assist in a number of critical tasks in preparation of meal service including food prep, stocking the salad bar, filling refreshment carafes, and setting tables...

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 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

  • Alcoa, TN (11 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (11 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 45+ 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;...

Prep Cook

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...

Meat Cutter

  • Alcoa, TN (11 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (11 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Essential Job Functions: Responsible for cutting and merchandising of all fresh meat. Assist in ordering, receiving and displaying all product. Grind meat. Slice meat. Assist in organizing cooler...

Prep Cook - Turkey Creek Chili's

  • Farragut, TN (15 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Farragut, TN (15 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 27 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...

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Dishwasher/Prep Cook Full Time, 8 hour shifts, Every Other Weekend Off Day Shift: 5 a.m. - 1 p.m. Position Summary : Performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient...

Prep Cook

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Meat Cutter

  • Farragut, TN (15 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Farragut, TN (15 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Prep Cook (Powell)

  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (16 miles from Walland, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Walland, TN

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Walland, 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 Walland, 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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