Prep Chef Jobs in La Mesa, CA

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Prep Cook-Brew Pub

  • Sycuan Casino
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 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 (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 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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Sushi chef and prep

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Experienced Sushi Chef & Morning Sushi Bar Prep Wanted Body: We are looking for an experienced sushi chef and someone who can do morning prep at the sushi bar. Must have prior sushi experience, be...

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Prep Cook/Server - La Jolla, CA

  • Sage Dining
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 4 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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Kitchen Helper, Kitchen Line, Kitchen Lead

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Below are the positions we offer: Kitchen Manager: Minimum 3 years of sushi experience, required knife skills, and fish knowledge....

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(USA) Senior Meat Cutter

  • Walmart
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 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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LINE COOK/PREP COOK $20-$23 Per Hour

  • Bonita, CA (5 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bonita, CA (5 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago

ROMESCO MEXITERRANEAN BISTRO Cocinero de linea y preparacion Compensacion: $20 - $23 Romesco ha sido el restaurantes de locales en Bonita por mas de 19 anos, somos el bar-restaurante de la...

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Prep Cook-Fine Dining

  • Sycuan Gaming Center
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 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

  • True Food Kitchen
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago

handling standards....

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Prep Cook

  • Yard House
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 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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Trade Show Demonstrators, Hostess, Servers & Prep Cook Staff

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Our clients include: Carbone Fine Food, Barilla Wasa, Daiya Foods, Lacey's Cookies, Venchi Italian Chocolates, Brianna's Salad Dressing, Neiman Marcus Liquor Cakes, John Kelly Chocolates, Neuhaus Chocolates...

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Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Urban Plates
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally....

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Prep Cook

  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years we've built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

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Food Preparer - $21/hour

  • Gate Gourmet
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 24 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. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Assembles...

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Meat Cutter 1 - # 25 National City

  • Elsupermarkets
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Meat Cutter 1 - # 25 National City El Super #25 Under direct supervision, the Meat Cutter breaks, cuts, and prepares meat products, using hand tools and power equipment, in the variety, size,...

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Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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%