Career fit quiz

Is Prep Cook the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the prep cook career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the prep cook job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like working with food
Statement 2 of 8I want to start without experience
Statement 3 of 8I like early shifts
Statement 4 of 8I can do repetitive tasks well
Statement 5 of 8I want to learn to cook
Statement 6 of 8I’m reliable
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $35,320 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Food preparation workers wash, cut, measure and prepare ingredients, follow recipes, label and store food, and keep the kitchen clean and organized.

  • Wash, peel and cut produce
  • Portion meats and proteins
  • Prepare sauces, dressings and simple recipes
  • Measure ingredients accurately
  • Label, date and store food

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