Prep Chef Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Prep Cook

  • Landry's
  • Burlingame, CA (2 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Burlingame, CA (2 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Prep Cook This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience...

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Line Cook/ Garde Manger/ Prep Cook

  • Slippery Fish Catering & Events
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Strong knife skills and knowledge of cold food preparation techniques. Attention to detail in presentation and plating. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment....

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Join the Hana Japan Family as a Kitchen Helper!

  • Hana Japan
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Join the Hana Japan Family as a Kitchen Helper! (dublin / pleasanton / livermore) Hana Japan image 1 of 4 compensation: $18 to $20 per hour, plus tips employment type: experience level: entry...

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Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

In Person Full Time

Food Prep

  • Posted October 24, 2025 Shashi Hospitality Group
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Aloft Sunnyvale 170 South Sunnyvale Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Hotel with 85 Rooms Managed By Shashi Hospitality Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

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Butcher - Full Time

  • Whole Foods
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,...

In Person Full Time

Restaurant Kitchen Helper Needed (F/T or P/T)

  • Poke Bar
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Food preparation: Washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables Stock and inventory: Restocking supplies, rotating stock Principals only....

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Kitchen Prep

  • Rustic Bakery
  • Belvedere Tiburon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belvedere Tiburon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Prepares menu items according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, portioning, and food preparation checklist....

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Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

In Person Full Time

Seeking FULL TIME Prep Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Prep Cook to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating memorable culinary experiences for our...

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Prep Cook

  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

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Tarts de Feybesse bakery hiring a PREP COOK

  • Tarts de Feybesse
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

un Tarts de Feybesse bakery hiring a PREP COOK (oakland lake merritt / grand) Tarts de Feybesse compensation: 19- 21 + tips employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Prep Cook...

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Prep Cook Senior Meals

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Must have excellent knife skills (for chopping dicing slicing) to work with protein and vegetables....

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Line Cook & Prep Cook position available

  • Troya Restaurant
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Line Cook & Prep Cook position available (pacific heights) Troya Restaurant 2125 fillmore street compensation: doe employment type: job title: Line Cook & Prep Cook Troya Mediterranean Restaurant...

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OKEN Restaurant is hiring a part time prep cook.

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

skills.....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

Moving to San Mateo, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Mateo, CA below.


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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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%