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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Restaurant Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Opportunities Summary: A thriving full-service restaurant is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead its culinary operations....

Jamaican Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Fast paced Jamaican restaurant in East Brooklyn boarder line of Queens is seeking EXPERIENCED Jamaican Chef. Chef must know how to cook all authentic Jamaican dishes....

Chef position at The MOUTH in Williamsburg pay $24-27/hr

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We seek a Chef who will add to an exhilarating and engaging culinary experience for The MOUTH, the adjacent restaurant to Brooklyn Art Haus....

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We seek a Chef who will add to an exhilarating and engaging culinary experience for The MOUTH, the adjacent restaurant to Brooklyn Art Haus....

Belgian Waffle Chef

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

A dessert shop in the West Village is seeking chefs that have experience making Belgian Waffles. Must have kitchen experience making the waffle batter with pearl sugar and working in a restaurant....

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Luna La Mer is looking for a skilled and dynamic chef for our daytime restaurant/cafe....

Pizza Chef

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

food To carry out any other duties as directed by your senior chef and the exe chef....

Chef's Assistant

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

guests happy and handle any issues calmly * Friendly, organized and a good leader Sous Chef * Help lead the kitchen and support the head chef * Manage the line and help with prep * Kitchen leadership...

Chef

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

The Head Chef will lead a small, tight-knit back-of-house (BOH) team and collaborate with front-of-house (FOH) leadership to maintain an exceptional guest experience....

Pizzeria Restaurant Looking For Manager And Chefs

  • New Providence, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

and chefs Very busy pizzeria restaurant looking for chefs and managers....

Chef

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

Job Overview Were looking for a hands-on, passionate Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter....

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...

Pizzeria Restaurant Looking For Manager And Chefs

  • New Providence, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (8 miles from Rahway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Very busy pizzeria restaurant looking for chefs and managers. Hire asap great pay. New providence nj...

Restaurant Chef - Wolf - NYC Flagship

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

Job Description As a chef on our Restaurant team, you'll play a dual role - part kitchen genius, part artist....

Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo (Salary-Based)

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

Position Summary We are hiring a skilled and passionate Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo who specializes in hand-crafted, high-quality pizzas....

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