Chef Jobs in Rahway, NJ

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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Teppan Chef

  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Must beable to successfully pass Benihana chef training program Previousexperience as chef or cook highly desirable Here are some of the sizzling benefits ofworking for us: Training: At Benihana yourchef...

Tabor Road Tavern Seeks Former Chefs / Managers To Work 30-40 Hours/Week To Expedite Food (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Morris Plains, NJ (19 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (19 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Addams Tavern Seeking Former Chefs / Managers To Work 30-40 Hours/Week To Expedite Food (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Westfield, NJ (4 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (4 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Roots Steakhouse (Summit) Seeks Former Chefs/Managers To Work 30-40 Hrs/Week To Expedite (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Summit, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Trap Rock Brewery Seeking Former Chefs/Managers To Work 30-40 Hours/Week To Expedite Food (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

3 West Is Seeking Former Chefs / Managers To Work 30-40 Hours/Week To Expedite Food (Expo) $20-25/Hour Based On Experience

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (15 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (15 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Agricola (Morristown) Seeks Former Chefs/Managers To Work 30-40 Hours/Week To Expedite Food (Expo) $20-25/HR Based On Experience

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Cafe Chef

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Chef/Sous-Chef Familiar with eggs dishes, salads, grain bowls, soups and sandwiches....

Executive Chef - Corporate Dining

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Executive Chef for a premier corporate client in NYC, you will be responsible for the success of the culinary program....

Management Chef

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Service that creates unforgettable experiences for discerning travelers with 375 rooms (plus 375 residences), 40,000 square feet of event space, holistic spa and wellness programming, and celebrity chef...

Looking chefs and cook for our Mediterranean restaurant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

level: mid level job title: Looking chefs and cook for our Mediterranean resta Looking chefs and cook for our Mediterranean and hookah lounge restaurant....

Short Term Chef Job

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Short Term Chef Job in New York A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys has asked us to find them a fantastic and experienced Chef in New York, Southampton, USA The Details: They are looking for a friendly...

Management Chef, Japanese Dining - Waldorf Astoria New York

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Management Chef, Japanese Dining Waldorf Astoria New York The Waldorf Astoria New York LocationNew York, New York, United States CategoryHotel HOT0BHHW JOB DESCRIPTION After undergoing a transformative...

Prepared Foods Chef - starting at $18/hour

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About Farm to People: We are Farm To People: a farmers market delivery service that offers New Yorkers a wide curation of products by local farmers and makers! Our mission is to reimagine the food...

Traveling Chef Part-Time Events by RHC NY

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Chefs will have the flexibility to accept or decline each assignment but if accepted, Chef is expected to fulfill all required shifts while on support.This is a key position for the effective and profitable...

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