A prep cook works with a team of culinary professionals, they maintain the safety and efficiency of the kitchen area of a restaurant.

01/21/2022: Buffalo, NY

Prep cooks complete the prep and cleaning lists assigned by chef and management.

02/16/2022: Long Beach, CA

From chopping and dicing to mixing and baking, prep cooks have a variety of responsibilities that ensure hungry guests are served the delicious meals they expect.

02/13/2022: Topeka, KS

With time and experience, prep cooks may be trusted to take on more skilled tasks, such as making broths and stocks from their vegetable and meat trimmings.

02/23/2022: Daytona Beach, FL

Performs prep work (chopping, assembling sandwiches) when cooks required assistance.

03/31/2022: Rochester, NY

Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, some schools offer students the opportunity to gain valuable culinary experience as part of their curriculum.

02/19/2022: El Paso, TX

Those with the aptitude, talent and work ethic can eventually become line cooks, lead cooks, chefs de partie, sous-chefs, chefs de cuisine, and – ultimately – executive chefs.

01/19/2022: Baltimore, MD

Find a workplace with a good head chef.

04/15/2022: Allentown, PA

You can start you career with a kitchen support position, then eventually step up as a prep cook and so on.

04/09/2022: Chillicothe, OH

Be observant and learn from your co-kitchen-workers.

03/01/2022: Orange, CA