Prep Chef Jobs in Pearland, TX

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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(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Friendswood, TX (5 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Friendswood, TX (5 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 2 hours ago

... As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total...

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep, New Restaurant Opening

  • Missouri City, TX (14 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Missouri City, TX (14 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 1 day ago

QUE-SO…here’s what you’ll need: Current food safety certification Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoups, immersion blender, dicers, mandolin, and...

Cooks, Shift Leads and Kitchen Prep

  • Pearland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearland, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking dedicated team members for various tasks, including making large batches of pudding, packaging products, cooking products, and prepping. Available Shifts: Morning/Evening Part-time...

Prep Cook $13 - $16/hr.

  • Pearland, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Pearland, TX
  • 5 days ago

Sam's Boat Pearland is hiring an experienced Prep Cook for day shifts. Full time work with 40 hours a week. Overtime is also available. $13 to $16/hour Please apply in person: MON.-FRI. from 11:00...

Meat Cutter Butcher

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

AM PREP COOK 5 Days $16-18HR BUSCANDO COCINERO DE PREPA

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Need a morning prep cook for Thursday-Monday. 5 Days. Must be available to work Sunday Brunch and Holidays. Looking for someone with experience reading recipes and checking orders in every once in...

Food Service - Prep Cook

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Previous Experience Food handling license preferred Previous experience in a kitchen, culinary education, or equivalent training....

Meat Cutter 1

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Meat Cutter 1 Store 005 Houston Mykawa Under direct supervision, the Meat Cutter breaks, cuts, and prepares meat products, using hand tools and power equipment, in the variety, size, quantity, and...

Pantry/Food Prep

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 14 days ago

: Bush Intercont'l Airport F&B Advertised Compensation: $14.45 to $17.30 Pantry/Food Prep 370000 Summary: The Pantry / Food Prep is responsible the preparing various food products; ensuring proper food...

Prep Cook - Energy Corridor Chili's

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 17 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 / Dishwashing

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 19 days ago

: Full-Time Location: Houston, TX 77036 Schedule: Monday - Friday & Sunday Job Responsibilities: Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and assembling salads...

AM Prep Cook - Full Time - $16.40/hr

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Cook 2 at Hyatt Regency Houston-Downtown located in Houston, TX. The Cook 2 role focuses on supporting the kitchen team...

Prep Cook/Line Server - Spring Branch Area in Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 20 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a motivated full-time, prep cook and line server for a private school in the Spring Branch area in Houston, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for those who...

FT PM Prep Cook - Weekly Pay $15/hr - Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 22 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a Prep Cook for a beautiful campus in this beautiful seminary in Houston, TX. We have a wonderful team that works together to make amazing food for this special...

Prep Cook and Line Cook

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Pearland, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Prep Cook and Line Cook Mo' Brunch and Brews mobrunchandbrews KITCHEN FULL-TIME 12-15/HR HOUSTON Mo Brunch and Brews is looking to hire a talented Line Cooks to join our grown fast pace team....

Demographic Data for Pearland, TX

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Pearland, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Pearland, TX 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 Pearland, TX
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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