Prep Chef Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
Scotts Valley Market esta buscando cocinero de preparacion con experienca para apoyar nuestras marketa y negocio de catering muy ocupados de las horas 9am asta 6pm. Tenemos oportunidades de ir...
In Person- Posted October 24, 2025 Shashi Hospitality Group
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 4 days ago
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 4 days 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...
In Person Part Time- Whole Foods Market
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 4 days ago
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 4 days 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- Safeway
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 5 days ago
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 5 days ago
A Day in the Life: Were looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Meat/Seafood Department Clerk to join our team! In this role, youll assist with preparing, packaging, and displaying fresh...
In PersonRestaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook
- Urban Plates
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 14 days ago
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 14 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...
In Person- Compass Group
- San Jose, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 15 days ago
- San Jose, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 15 days ago
Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....
In Person Full Time- Compass Group USA Inc
- Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 18 days ago
- Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 18 days ago
Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....
In Person Full Time- Maggiano's
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 26 days ago
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 26 days ago
Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 10/01/2025 Salary: $17.55 - $21.00 / hour Location CA, San Jose 3055 Olin Ave., Suite 1000 San Jose, CA 95128 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks...
In Person- The Cheesecake Factory
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
Your Background: Great technique: you have strong knife skills Kitchen savvy: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Attention to detail: you follow all steps and techniques to ensure consistency...
In Person- YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY
- Boulder Creek, CA (6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
- Boulder Creek, CA (6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. Sweep or scrub floors. Clean garbage cans with water or steam....
In Person- Fogo De Chao
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 30+ days ago
Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner....
In PersonPrep Cook - Eataly Silicon Valley
- Eataly
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 60+ days ago
- Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 60+ days ago
Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes Follows recipes and complies with portion...
In PersonPrep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)
- Compass Group
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 60+ days ago
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 60+ days ago
Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....
In Person Full Time- Troon
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 90+ days ago
- San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 90+ days ago
Silver Creek Valley Country Club is excited to announce the career opportunity for a Prep Cook. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing...
In Person- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 90+ days ago
- Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
- 90+ days ago
Position Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knifes, grinder, and tenderizer. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package...
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Prep Chefs in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Prep Chef position
- Pasta
- Pasta Making
- Sauce Making
- Seafood
- Food Quality
- Banquet Catering
- Scratch Cooking
- Sautéing
- Dessert Making
- Casual Dining
- Buffet
- Pantry
- Vegetarian Cuisine
- Portion Control
- Back of House
- Soup Making
- Prep Work
- Butchering
- Dishwashing
- Fryer
- Salads
- Grilling
- Knife Skills
- Food Service Management
- Baking
- Food Plating
- Food and Beverage Management
- Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
- Health and Safety
- Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Cooking
- Housekeeping
- Merchandising
- Wellness
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Presentation
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Regulations
- Education Experience
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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