Prep Chef Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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Prep Cook/Expeditor - No nights and weekends!

  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Position starting January 5, 2026 Monday Friday 7am 3pm This is a single position that encompasses all of the duties listed below. Responsibilities are not limited to these tasks. Prep Cook Duties...

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Hiring Food Preparer (Preparador de Cocina)

  • Facing East Noodle & Bar
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Food Preparer will be responsible for assisting in daily food preparation, including cooking, assembling dishes, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation....

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Trade Show Demonstrators, Servers, Prep Cooks & Chef Staff

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 3 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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Line Cook / Prep Cook -- Cocinero / Prep Daytime

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

Line Cook / Prep Cook -- Cocinero / Prep Daytime (Pacific Beach) Pueblo 877 Hornblend St. near Bayard St. compensation: Hourly + Tips $18.00 to $20.00 employment type: job title: Line Cook / Prep...

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Prep Cook $19.50 PLUS Tips

  • Naked Cafe
  • Solana Beach, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Solana Beach, CA (21 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Prep Cook $19.50 PLUS Tips (Solana Beach) Naked Cafe 106 S Sierra Ave near Lomas Santa Fe compensation: $19.50 PLUS Tips employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Prep Cook Naked...

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Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

  • Urban Plates
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our delicious, fresh from scratch food fresh to order. Add in a dash of flexible scheduling, a pinch...

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Cook/Prep

  • PACS
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Cook/Prep Saturday - Tuesday 5:30am-2:00pm General Purpose It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the...

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Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Kroger
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling...

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Prep Cook / Dishwasher

  • Eureka Restaurant Group
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago

areas Assist Dish station and Line functions, when needed Qualifications At least 18 years of age Food Handler Safety Training Card Equipment Used Slicer Convection Oven Gas Range Buffalo Chopper Salad...

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Prep Cook

  • The Henry
  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (11 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Compensation Range $17.00 - $20.00 / hour Apply Today Hiring – Prep Cook Why The Henry? Killer earning potential Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week – including medical, dental, &...

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Prep Cook

  • North Italia
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Follow the sanitation standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards Qualifications: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and, while...

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Prep Cook

  • Blanco (Cocina + Cantina)
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Compensation Range $17.25 - $20.00 / hour Apply Today Hiring – Prep Cook Why Blanco? Killer earning potential Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week – including medical, dental, &...

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Prep Cook

  • Flower Child
  • Del Mar, CA (19 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (19 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Compensation Range $20.00 - $23.00 / hour Apply Today Hiring – Prep Cook Located in Flower Hill Promenade *Seeking candidates with weekend availability* Please walk-in to interview with a manager...

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Line Cook/ Prep Cook

  • The Villa
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

LINE COOK/ PREP COOK (Escondido) The Villa Grand Ave near Broadway compensation: Pay depends on experience level employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Prep / Line Cook Looking...

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Dish / Prep Cook / Bar Prep - VULTURE / DREAMBOAT

  • VULTURE / DREAMBOAT
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago

un Dish / Prep Cook / Bar Prep - VULTURE / DREAMBOAT (South Park, San Diego) VULTURE / DREAMBOAT 1503 30TH ST compensation: Base Rate + Tips + Healthcare. See post. employment type: job title:...

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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
33.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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