Chef Jobs in Columbia, MD

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.

1-14 of 14 Jobs

AM + PM Line Chefs

  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Caves Valley Golf Club Line Chefs Caves Valley Golf Club is currently seeking full-time and part-time line cooks. CVGC serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week....

Culinary Innovation Chef

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Wawa is looking for a Culinary Innovation Chef to lead the charge in crafting bold, crave-worthy products that define our brand and delight our customers....

Chef (Full Time)

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Location: University of Maryland - Baltimore County We are hiring immediately for a CHEF position. Address: 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. Note: online applications accepted only....

Specialty Chef

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the specialty restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and...

Chefs

  • Columbia, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 90+ days ago

Chefs Join Meyer Jabara Hotels at the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel in Columbia, MD and embark on a Journey with us!...

Corporate Chef Manager (Eastern Region)

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

The Manager, Corporate Chef (Culinary Strategy) role is responsible for leading a strategic culinary selling team of chefs....

Corporate Chef

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

, and energetic Corporate Chef to join our team....

Chef (Full Time)

  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions. Location : Carroll Community College - 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157 Note: online applications accepted only....

Chef

  • Landover, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Landover, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

The Chef reports to the Culinary Events Operations Manager....

Food Service Teacher (Chef)

  • Ilchester, MD (6 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ilchester, MD (6 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Build a brighter future for all children. As the Food Service Teacher of Primrose School of Southeast Ellicott City, youll prepare delicious, nutritious food that helps fuel children as they...

Chef de Rang (H/F) - Restaurant

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

de l'entreprise L'hotel La Signoria 5* Relais & Chateaux est situe a Calvi en Haute Corse, a 5 minutes de la plage et 10 minutes du centre-ville et de sa citadelle. Notre maison accueille 30 cles...

Chef de Rang - la Cote d'Or

  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Fonde par le celebre chef Bernard Loiseau, connu pour sa niaque, sa cuisine mettant en valeur les produits du terroir bourguignon....

Food Service Teacher -Chef

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Build a brighter future for all children. As the Food Service Teacher of Primrose School of Arlington at National Landing, youll prepare delicious, nutritious food that helps fuel children as they...

Chef de projet essais - F/H

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Description du poste Le chef de projet Essai facilite la realisation des essais standards, complexes et/ou atypiques dans le respect de la qualite, des couts et des delais....

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique...
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