Chef Jobs in Stamford, CT

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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Corporate Chef, Commissary and Custom

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Lead the culinary content development for specific culinary projects in North America in conjunction with your chef peers and in collaboration with the Head chef....

Remote Work

Chef, Lead

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (14 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Stand in for the General Dining Chef during absence Assist in purchasing, production and labor scheduling....

Chef - The Residence at Selleck's Woods

  • Darien, CT (3 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Darien, CT (3 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

LCB Senior Living is hiring Per Diem Chefs at The Residence at Selleck's Woods. Apply today for immediate consideration!...

Greek chef needed

  • Mahopac, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

responder favorito favorito esconder desocultar marcar Publicado Greek chef needed (Mahopac) remuneracion: Pay job title: Greek chef tipo de empleo: Must have experience cooking Greek food Solo empresas...

Greek chef needed

  • Mahopac, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

un Greek chef needed (Mahopac) compensation: Pay employment type: job title: Greek chef Must have experience cooking Greek food Principals only....

Chef Un - Food Services

  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Chef prepares hot and cold foods according to the current menu for all programs using standardized recipes. Prepares and sets up service foods for dining room cafe....

Chef/Kitchen Crew

  • Greenvale, NY (17 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Greenvale, NY (17 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

un Chef/Kitchen Crew (Greenvale) Friendlier Italian 82 glencove rd compensation: $20-$30 hr employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Chef/ Kitchen Crew Kitchen Principals only....

Chef (Full Time)

  • New Canaan, CT (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position. Location : Silver Hill Hospital - 208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06825. Schedule : Full time schedule; days and hours may vary....

Roots Ocean Prime (Darien) Seeks Former Chefs/Mgrs To Work 30-40 Hrs/Week To Expedite (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Darien, CT (3 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Darien, CT (3 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 25 days ago

This includes facilitating seamless communication between waitstaff and chefs, and ensuring the highest standards of dish presentation and quality....

Part-time Chef in Westport CT

  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Westport, CT (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 25 days ago

seeking a talented and health-conscious Private Chef to prepare fresh, clean, and thoughtfully sourced meals 2-3 days per week....

Childcare Chef

  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

The Nest at Greenfield Hill in Fairfield, CT is seeking a full-time Chef for its progressive food program....

Commis Chef

  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades....

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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