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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Chef

  • Coloma, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Coloma, MI
  • 1 day ago

You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional....

Chefs Kitchen Deli Manager

  • Shelby, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Shelby, MI
  • 6 days ago

Location: Shelby - Store 112: 706 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby NC 28152 Requirements Ideal candidates will possess interpersonal and communication skills which will allow them to provide...

Chef and Operations Lead

  • Big Bay, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Big Bay, MI
  • 9 days ago

As a Chef and Operations Lead, you will be part of the culinary team supporting a vibrant dining experience....

Chef's Assistant (PT) Mystic Creek Golf Course

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 9 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....

Dining Service Chef

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago

Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts PTO available day one Paid Training Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status Eligibility based on location Dining Services Chef...

Restaurant Chef - Kankakee Grille

  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 13 days ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises the Restaurant Sous Chef and Cook 3. Indirectly supervises Cooks 2 and 1....

Preschool Chef

  • Novi, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 15 days ago

Cooks at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and...

Chef (Part Time)

  • East China, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • East China, MI
  • 20 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time CHEF position. Location : East China Schools - 1585 Meisner Road, East China, MI 48054. Note: online applications accepted only....

Chef

  • Covert, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Covert, MI
  • 23 days ago

Monday - Friday Only Creative Dining Services is looking for a Chef to join our team at Brandywine Creek Conference Center....

Deli Chef

  • Grand Haven, MI
  • 29 days ago
  • Grand Haven, MI
  • 29 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Chef

  • Brighton, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Line Chef \"Better Careers for Everyone!\" 12.50-13 per hour, depending on experience and skill level - plus tronc!...

Regional Chef & Culinary Professional

  • Troy, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Regional Chef & Culinary Professional Department: South East Michigan Employment Type: Full Time Location: South East Michigan Reporting To: Eric Devall Compensation: $65,000 - $72,000 / year Description...

Executive Catering Chef

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 45+ days ago

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

District Chef

  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ 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...

Food Service Teacher - School Chef

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

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

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