Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
TP
the PHO
Prep Cook
Career Insights for Cook
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$39,503 / year median in California
-0% projected decline
Job Description
A Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting the kitchen team to ensure food is ready for service. Duties include washing and chopping vegetables, preparing meats and sauces, measuring ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized work area, stocking supplies, washing dishes, and following food safety and sanitation standards.