Chef Jobs in Hawthorne, 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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Preschool Chef

  • Hackensack, NJ (7 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (7 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Cooks at The Learning Experience prepare nutritionally balanced, attractive family-style meals...

Chef

  • Nyack, NY (15 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nyack, NY (15 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our team....

Chef/Culinary Instructor

  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Guests can book everything from cooking classes to corporate team building events to private chef services with local professional chefs....

Chef Concierge - Aman New York

  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Role The Chef Concierge is responsible for leading the concierge team with a strong sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism to ensure exceptional service at all times....

Community Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Academy (West Harlem) - New York, NY Position Type : Part-Time Non-Exempt Salary Range : $21.98 - $25.00 Hourly Description Title: Community Chef Unit: Food and Nutrition...

Executive Chef (Corporate Food Services)

  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account....

Chef (On Call)

  • Rye, NY (24 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rye, NY (24 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call CHEF positions. Location : Rye Playland - Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : On call schedule....

Japanese Restaurant Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Japanese Chef to join our culinary team at our high-end Japanese dining establishment, Hiromi....

Food Truck Chef/Driver

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Expanding Caribbean and Soul Food Restaurant is seeking an experienced chef or driver to work on Foodtruck. Must have Drivers License (with a clean record) and Food protection license preferred!...

Chef - Ukrainian Specialty

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for all culinary production for all locations and in tandem with Culinary Director. Responsible for all back of house operations including menu and recipe development, maintenance of...

Experienced Ramen Chef Wanted Bilingual a Plus!

  • Bloomfield, NJ (10 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (10 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Ramen Chef to join our team at 7 Doors Down Eatery, a fast-growing concept specializing in handcrafted ramen, bao buns, and Detroit-style pizza....

Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef (Kitchen Captain) to lead our kitchen team at our new fast-casual Korean restaurant in NYC....

Management Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, 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...

Temporary Chef

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Chef will be provided an "okay to eat" list and all allergies will be told up front. This is a kind, busy couple looking for a chef who is warm in personality....

Chef (Seasonal)

  • Corona, NY (21 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Corona, NY (21 miles from Hawthorne, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Restaurant Associates We have an opening for seasonal CHEF positions....

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Travel Cake Master chef series Chef lim by APCA chef online
Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...
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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