Prep Chef Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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Prep Cook - North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

  • ASM Global
  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

THE ROLE This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual space to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize food revenues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Must maintain a...

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Prep Cook

  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Our Prep Cooks assist with all food preparations and will cover team member breaks in the front of the house. Full-time 40 hours a week....

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Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Urban Plates
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook Urban Plates Restaurants 8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Pay: $17.75 per hour - $22.54 per hour (potential with tips) Benefits Earn tips for every hour...

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Prep Cook Needed Part Time

  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are a meal prep service and are in need of a Prep Cook. The pay starts at $19-$21 an hour depending on experience. It is a part time position on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00AM-2:30PM. The...

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Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. Location: 9520 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, California 92121. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time; Monday...

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Puestos de cocina disponibles; Line Cook & Prep (Poway, CA)

  • Poway, CA (16 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Puestos de cocina disponibles: Line Cook & Prep $21-$23/hora + Propinas The Hamburger Factory (Poway, CA) Estamos buscando para los trabajadores de cocina Tiempo parcial o tiempo completo Gran...

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Meat Cutter

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 5 days ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Prep Cook I

  • Stone Brewing Company
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Description About the Company Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It's now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo...

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Kitchen Helper - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  • San Diego Zoo
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 8 days ago

They will assist the cooks with the primary emphasis placed on food preparation for final meal presentation....

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Prep Cook-Brew Pub

  • Sycuan Casino
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 13 days ago

Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of peoplea Tribe living...

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Prep Cook-Team Member Dining Room

  • Sycuan Casino
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 13 days ago

Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of peoplea Tribe living...

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Prep Cook/Server - La Jolla, CA

  • Sage Dining
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 14 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced prep cook/servers to join our team at a beautiful private school in La Jolla, CA. At SAGE, food and people come first. The teams at each of the...

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(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Walmart
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 days 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...

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Prep Cook-Fine Dining

  • Sycuan Gaming Center
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 21 days ago

Job Purpose:Under the direction of the designated venue Sous Chef, the Prep Cook prepares vegetables, fruits, and proteins by cutting, slicing, chopping and cleaning as set by Food &...

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Prep Cook

  • Yard House
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 29 days ago

$17.25 per hour - $23 per hour Our Prep Cooks make all the magic possible. They put their heart into ensuring the kitchen and line is properly stocked with the necessary items to complete food...

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Demographic Data for El Cajon, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in El Cajon, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.9%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.4%
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 El Cajon, CA
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%