Prep Chef Jobs in Puyallup, WA

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 19 Jobs

Prep Cook

  • Kent, WA (12 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, WA (12 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Food preparation and cooking when necessary. This position has an enormous impact on food quality, and speed of service....

Food Prep Helper

  • Steilacoom, WA (13 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Steilacoom, WA (13 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 2 days ago

., cook vegetables, chicken for salads....

Prep Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Prep Cook Grann $18.00 Location: 2715 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA Grann Kitchen is looking for dedicated Prep Cooks to join our culinary family! What Youll Do: Prepare fresh ingredients, including meats,...

Prep. Cook

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 3 days ago

Description: Prep cook helps the kitchen staff with prepping and portioning food to meet the kitchen needs. We are looking to hire for the Prep-Cook position. We are interested in hardworking,...

Meat Cutter

  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 7 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...

Prep Cook

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Breakfast & Prep Cook

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 17 days ago

Breakfast & Prep Cook Rockin' Bowl Cafe at Daffodil Bowl rockinbowlcafe KITCHEN PART-TIME 18-21/HR + TIPS PUYALLUP SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS ONLY - APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS PER WEEK! SATURDAY AND...

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Prep Cook

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 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...

Custodian (For Eligible Internal Bidders Only)

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 60+ days ago

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Meat Cutter

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Our franchise organization, Golden Creations, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutter's performance and the ability to cut for...

PR 1455728/Prep Cook

  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

skills and knowledge of food preparation Possess a valid food handler's card or ServSafe certification - our branch will help provide this training Able to work all areas of the kitchen Background...

Restaurant BOH - Prep Cook

  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Desire to learn kitchen skills and expand food preparation knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED and related experience....

Prep Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Seatac, WA (16 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seatac, WA (16 miles from Puyallup, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Puyallup, WA

Moving to Puyallup, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Puyallup, WA below.


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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Puyallup, WA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Puyallup, WA 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 Puyallup, WA
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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