Chef Jobs in Cliffwood, 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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New Cocktail Lounge in BK Seeking Experienced Chefs

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

New cocktail lounge in Park Slope, Brooklyn seeking experienced chef with Caribbean/Latin cuisine background. Small kitchen will be serving small bites!...

Pizza Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We're currently seeking an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team....

Chef Needed In Tokyo Restaurant

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

American restaurateurs Fred & Alan are coming together to open their first restaurant in Tokyo. High level cook needed. Must be willing to move to Tokyo. Must be proficient in sauce. Twice the...

Night Shift Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Night Shift Chef (Catering & High-Volume Cooking Experience Required) We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team for the night shift....

Corporate Chef - Mexican Concept

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for a Corporate Chef to help us execute and improve bring an existing menu to life and take it to the next level....

Now Hiring: Experienced Chef Dive Bar BK

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

DIVE BAR BK 408 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Salary: $70,000$85,000 (based on experience) Dive Bar BK, a Latin-forward gastropub in the heart of Bushwick, is looking for a seasoned Chef to take...

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details DIVE BAR BK 408 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Dive Bar BK, a Latin-forward gastropub in the heart of Bushwick, is looking for a seasoned Chef to...

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a new head chef to join our small but mighty gastropub crew. You are a confident and calm leader that thrives in the kitchen, teaching and supporting your team....

Chef dequipe I Porte 95 TC

  • Newark, NJ (20 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (20 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Une carriere chez HMSHost vous apportera de nombreux avantages! Nous offrons Assurance sante, dentaire et ophtalmologique Conges payes genereux (vacances, conges flexibles ou conges maladie)...

Chef dequipe I

  • Elizabeth, NJ (16 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (16 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Une carriere chez HMSHost vous apportera de nombreux avantages! Nous offrons Assurance sante, dentaire et ophtalmologique Conges payes genereux (vacances, conges flexibles ou conges maladie)...

Events Chef

  • Edison, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Responsibilities Plan and execute menus tailored to each event's theme and requirements. Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring freshness and flavor. Supervise kitchen staff and...

Talented Chefs Wanted Flexible Hours, Consistent Revenue

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

About Shef - Shef is a modern-day shared personal chef service where we connect busy individuals & families with local chefs who prepare high-quality home-made meals for our weekly subscribers....

Chef

  • Howell, NJ (19 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Howell, NJ (19 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living, is seeking a Chef to join our team! The Chef will assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation....

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Seeking an Executive Chef for our brand....

Chef / Culinary Instructor - Private Events & Cooking Classes Modern Company - Long Island

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

This is an electrifying opportunity for a chef who wants to be hands-on, lead spectacular private events, host engaging cooking classes, and create unforgettable chefs tasting dinners....

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