Saucier vs prep cook/dishwasher

The differences between sauciers and prep cook/dishwashers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a saucier and a prep cook/dishwasher. Additionally, a prep cook/dishwasher has an average salary of $31,687, which is higher than the $30,614 average annual salary of a saucier.

The top three skills for a saucier include food handling, fine dining and culinary. The most important skills for a prep cook/dishwasher are wash dishes, food preparation equipment, and dishwashers.

Saucier vs prep cook/dishwasher overview

	Saucier	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$30,614	$31,687
Hourly rate	$14.72	$15.23
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	5,479	126,351
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	4	4

Saucier vs prep cook/dishwasher salary

Sauciers and prep cook/dishwashers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Saucier	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$30,614	$31,687
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Seattle Seahawks
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between saucier and prep cook/dishwasher education

There are a few differences between a saucier and a prep cook/dishwasher in terms of educational background:

	Saucier	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Saucier vs prep cook/dishwasher demographics

Here are the differences between sauciers' and prep cook/dishwashers' demographics:

	Saucier	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 8.1% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 8.6% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between saucier and prep cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Saucier example responsibilities.

Manage and control all receive productusing FIFO.
Train, mentore, manage and discipline lead chefs, associate chefs, prep cooks, pastry assistants and dishwashers.
Make sure of proper (FIFO) rotation of sauces make.
Work primarily saut station, but all stations as needed.
Prepare all sauces, hot appetizers and all saut ed food.
Maintain the highest level of food safety practices as set out by HACCP and SAFESERVE.

Prep cook/dishwasher example responsibilities.

Manage the POS system (adding/deleting specials, editing prices, viewing server appetizer/dessert sales and their server report information).
Operate many kitchen appliances and machines including fryers, grinders, food processors, mixers, and slicers.
Perform basic cooking duties such as operate fryers as well as assist cooks in any way need with entrees.
Receive, prepare and plate orders using commercial grills, fryers, ovens and stoves in a quick and consistent manner.
Prep food items and refrigerate appropriately, maintain cleanliness of restaurant, wash all dishes associate with the daily operations
Operate a dishwasher for a hospital cafeteria.

Saucier vs prep cook/dishwasher skills

Common saucier skills

Food Handling, 30%
Fine Dining, 26%
Culinary, 19%
Mother Sauces, 11%
Food Preparation, 11%
Saut, 1%

Common prep cook/dishwasher skills

Wash Dishes, 42%
Food Preparation Equipment, 10%
Dishwashers, 8%
Kitchen Equipment, 4%
Cooking Equipment, 3%
Line Cooks, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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