Prep Chef Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Prep Cook

  • The Pier Sixty Collection
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables and hors d'oeuvres....

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Prep Cook

  • MUKU
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Muku, an authentic one Michelin star Japanese restaurant (opened September 2025), is seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef to support our Executive...

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Seeking Part Time Prep Cook for Meal Prep Business

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

I'm a private chef and registered dietitian. I worked as a line cook at Blue Hill in NYC. I now run a private chef/concierge nutrition meal prep business for the past 2 years. I'm looking to hire...

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Kitchen Prep - 10am Breakfast Bar

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

10am Breakfast Bar is hiring kitchen Prep Help to join our fast-paced morning team! Job Responsibilities: Prep and portion ingredients for menu items Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and stocked...

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Prep Cook Buddakan - New York Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Buddakan - New York to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Buddakan - New York - Now Hiring: Prep Cook Click here to learn more &...

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Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers

  • Wayne, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Now Hiring: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers New Chef-Driven Restaurant Wayne, NJ Were opening an exciting new restaurant in Wayne and are building a strong, positive, team-focused kitchen...

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Catering Prep Cook

  • Olivier Cheng Catering and Events
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details POSITION SUMMARY: The catering prep chef is responsible for assisting culinary team with daily food production in our commissary kitchen....

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Prep Cook

  • Delmonico's Restaurant
  • Bowling Green, NY (8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with...

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Food Prep, Concessions (Circle Line Cruises)

  • Legends Hospitality, LLC
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

handling, storage, and labeling procedures Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers Strong work ethic, punctuality,...

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Food Prep

  • MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

T he timely preparation and exhibition assembly of fresh quality hot and cold product Assists in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees Must have...

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Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Gourmet We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. Location: Rutgers University Newark - 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Note: online applications...

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Food Prep

  • Madison Square Garden, Inc.
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

The timely preparation and exhibition assembly of fresh quality hot and cold product Assists in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees Must have...

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Kitchen Prep

  • Fogo De Chao
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner....

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Seeking Full-Time Servers, Bussers, Food Prep For Chinese Restaurant

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Hao Chinese Cuisine, a famous Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Chelsea Manhattan, is looking for full-time SERVERS, BUSSERS AND FOOD-PREP to join our team. Must be reliable and work well...

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Prep Chef - specializing in Japanese cuisine

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Must have great knife skills, fast, and experienced taste. We are a luxury catering company located in Chelsea, NY. Check out our website:...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Elizabeth, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.8%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Some College
3.2%
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 Elizabeth, NJ
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%