Chef Jobs in Michigan

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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Join our team at The Old Shillelagh as a Chef and showcase your culinary skills in our vibrant Irish pub located in Downtown Detroit....

Food Service Teacher - School Chef

  • Novi, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 11 hours ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Free uniforms Paid time off Training & development Role: Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose School of Novi - 43455 West 10 Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 Be a part...

Shushi Chef

  • Clinton, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Clinton, MI
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Sushi Chef Department: Asian FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: As a Sushi Chef, this position will be responsible for preparing and filling customer orders and handling...

Executive Catering Chef

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago

As an Executive Catering Chef at Sodexo, you’ll lead catering culinary operations at a premier client in Battle Creek, Michigan....

Chef Supervisor

  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • 26 days ago

Chef Supervisor - Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph Maintains shift accountability for the provision of Nutrition Services in a cost effective/efficient manner....

Full Time Chef

  • Fenton, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Fenton, MI
  • 27 days ago

Our Chefs prepare amazing and nourishing meals for our guests and ensure the highest quality standards of food service and the best culinary experience is provided at all times....

Chef

  • Grosse Ile, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grosse Ile, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Lead, mentor, and manage the culinary team. Develop and plan menus and daily specials. Create prep lists for the kitchen crew. Manage food costs...

District Chef

  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago

District:   Lincoln Park Public Schools    LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1650 Champaign Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Food Service Department 2025 POSITION: District Chef...

Chef / Prepared Foods Lead

  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Applicants with a background in private chef and/or catering experience are encouraged to apply. Lots of opportunity for growth in our new business....

Food Service Teacher - School Chef

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Role : Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose of Rochester Hills Michigan Be a part of the Beginning of Something Big!...

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Experience as a Sur La Table Assistant Resident Chef, preferred. Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree. 1-2 years' experience as a culinary instructor....

Chef's Assistant (PT) Mystic Creek Golf Course

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to prepare lists of food item quantities needed for meal preparation by the Chef. Some experience in culinary arts is highly desirable. Practice sound food sanitation procedures....

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Master Chef Series - Tart & Torte - Chef Lim
Chef Lim 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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