Chef Jobs in Tarzana, CA

A Chef is a culinary expert who prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, from simple to complex, in a professional setting such as a restaurant, hotel, or private establishment. They are responsible for creating menus, ensuring the freshness of ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Chefs also manage the budget for food and kitchen supplies, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Their role is pivotal in providing an excellent dining experience to customers, thereby contributing significantly to the Chef industry.

A Chef should possess key skills such as creativity, culinary expertise, leadership, time management, and communication. Having a profound understanding of various cooking techniques and food presentation is paramount. They should also be adept at multitasking, as they often handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, being ServSafe certified and having a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred. Prior to becoming a Chef, a person may have roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, to gain valuable experience and learn the intricacies of the industry.

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Part time chefs and servers

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

un Part time chefs and servers (Playa Vista) compensation: Depending in experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Part time servers and chefs Part time chef and servers Principals...

Pizza Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA (13 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (13 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Busy neighborhood cocktail bar and pizza kitchen looking to expand our team with likeminded hospitality professionals. Who we are looking for: Our...

OBS Trainee (CHEF) - 90342612 - Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Previous work experience in a restaurant as a Chef/Line Cook....

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview The Resident Chef plays a key role in inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience by leading engaging cooking classes, fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable...

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Woodland Hills, CA (8 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (8 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview The Resident Chef plays a key role in inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience by leading engaging cooking classes, fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable...

Chef

  • Van Nuys, CA (3 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (3 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We're on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Chef to join our dynamic team!...

Chef - Bar Verde - Grove at Farmers Market

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Chef - Bar Verde - Grove at Farmer's Market Nordstrom Inc - 3.8 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $55,500 - $89,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Store discount Disability insurance Health insurance...

Part Time Chef

  • Hollywood, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hollywood, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials - work hard, play hard!...

Chef - Bar Verde - Grove at Farmer's Market

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description As a chef on our Restaurant team, you'll play a dual role - part kitchen genius, part artist....

Chef

  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (11 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

High profile family is looking to hire a Top Private Chef to work full time in Beverly Hills....

Gaucho Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA (13 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (13 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring: Gaucho Chef Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned....

Michelin Trained Chef for a Pop-up Social Club

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

.) ; About half of the concept is Hospitality focused; 6 course Plated Dinners from our Michelin Trained Chefs, cooking/cocktail classes, wine & spirits education, Tea/Cacao Cermonies, and more.....

Teppan Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 21 days ago

teamwork, and celebration Exclusive Perks: Free Shift Meals Daily Employee Dining Discounts Competitive Pay + Tip Eligible Celebrate Special Guest Occasions in a Unique Way What Youll Do As a Teppan Chef...

Chef

  • Glendale, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (14 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Chef Roobic's Cafe Glendale, CA Full-time Restaurant & Food Posted on May 11, 2025 Chef, Persian Cuisine: Plan menus, develop recipes & cook a variety of Persian style specialty dishes....

Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Tarzana, CA)
  • 25 days ago

The Head Chef will take the base menu/recipes put together by our chef consultant, refine, develop, and adjust them for large production, program them for the kitchens streamlined operation, ensure...

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Travel Cake Master chef series Chef lim by APCA chef online
Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...
Master Chef Series -Petite Gateau - Chef Kean
Chef Kean is an award winning In house Executive Pastry chef in APCA Malaysia who have curated this program for APCA chef online. this Program covers some advance level of Entremets or french...
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