Prep Chef Jobs in Renton, 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 46 Jobs

Kitchen Helper

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and dining areas...

Journey Meat Cutter

  • Kirkland, WA (15 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA (15 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service. This position will also support...

Full Time Butcher

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 12 hours 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....

Prep Cook

  • Puyallup, WA (18 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (18 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

MAKE YOUR MARK AT OUR STEAKHOUSE, WHERE HARD WORK IS CELEBRATED EVEN HARDER! Black Angus was founded by Stuart Anderson in 1964. A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire,...

Prep Cook

  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (11 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 1 day ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 10455 NE 8th ST STE 20 Bellevue, WA 98004 (Lincoln Square) PAY RANGE FOR PREP COOK: $21.00 - $23.40/hour Prep Cooks = $21.00 - $21.84/hour Dumpling Prep Cooks =...

Butcher

  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 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 50 pounds....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Seatac, WA (5 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (5 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Prep cook needed

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Box Bar in West Seattle is hiring a part time prep cook. Monday, Wednesday and Friday daytime. We seek someone with prepping experience who is reliable. If you are interested in the position...

Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service. This position will be based at...

Food Preparer- $24.00 /HR.

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for various airlines. A Food Preparer prepares and packs meals for...

Shopkeeper, Barista, Prep Cook

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Shopkeeper, Barista, Prep Cook Market off Market marketoffmarket KITCHEN PART-TIME 21.5/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Work the counter at this bougie bodega. Pick the music. Pull espresso. Pour soft serve,...

Line/Prep Cook $30/hr. + Benefits

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

un Line/Prep Cook $30/hr. + Benefits (North Beacon Hill) Oak image 1 of 5 3019 Beacon Ave S near S. Stevens street compensation: $29/hr employment type: job title: Line/Prep Cook Hello! Oak is...

Part Time Prep Cook

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Part Time Prep Cook Upwell Wine & Coffee upwellwinecoffee KITCHEN PART-TIME 22-25/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Cook position at new high end cafe & wine bar About Upwell Wine & Coffee: Upwell is a coffee...

Hiring Part Time Prep Cook

  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (17 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

un Hiring Part Time Prep Cook (Tacoma) Rock The Dock Pub image 1 of 4 535 Dock Street near Suite 118 compensation: Starting between $18 to $21 DOE employment type: experience level: mid level job...

Hiring Server, Host, Bartender, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Renton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Butcher We are seeking a skilled butcher to handle meat preparations for our Korean BBQ offerings....

Demographic Data for Renton, WA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Renton, WA

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 Renton, WA 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 Renton, 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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