Prep Chef Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Looking for a prep cook / banquet cook to work with our 2 catering companies in San Mateo.

skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Salary and Benefits: Salary range: $46,000 - $54,000 per year Company Information: Catering by Austen specializes in on-site catering and BBQ...

Meat Cutter

  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments preferred, however butcher shop or meat fabrication industry experience acceptable. Prior meat cutting / fabrication experience required....

Prep Cook

  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in their knife skills and organization, and is eager to grow within a collaborative team....

.Prep Cook

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago

Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, saute, fry, etc. Coordinate with other stations as needed. Develop knife skills for efficiency and safety....

Prep Cook

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Chefs' knives; Convection ovens; Rotating rack ovens; Meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilers Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs...

Butcher

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

Prep Cook

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 7/10/2025 Salary: $17.55 - $21.00 / hour Location CA, San Jose 3055 Olin Ave., Suite 1000 San Jose, CA 95128 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks...

Meat Cutter- Butcher Level II/III

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Description Join our team at Atkins Ranch, a leading provider of grass-fed, pasture-raised lamb and beef, as a Butcher....

Prep Cook

  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Strong knife skills. Work Environment and Context Requires standing and moving for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment and food items....

Prep-Cook/ Line Cook

  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 17 days ago

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Cooking - Knowledge of all basic skills for butchering, sauces, soups, cooking of meat, fish and vegetables; advanced knife skills required Policies - Knowledge of company polices...

Meat Cutter - Newport Northern California (R206766)

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Job Description: Company: US1224 Newport Meat Northern California, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 94539 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range...

Restaurant Prep Cooks / Pastry Cooks

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 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....

Prep Cook

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities include: Work independently performing moderately difficult tasks in preparing small quantities of quickly prepared food such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads, and...

Grocery Butcher

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

Experienced kitchen helper needed!

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

un Experienced kitchen helper needed! (san jose downtown) image 1 of 1 compensation: 18$/hr Plates of Shade is a small, high-energy food tent serving up authentic West African dishes at music...

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Santa Clara, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.3%
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 Santa Clara, 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%