Chef Jobs in Paramus, 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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Talented Chefs Wanted Flexible Hours, Consistent Revenue

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Personal Chef Flexible Schedule, Consistent Income About Us Shef is a modern-day shared personal chef service where we connect busy individuals & families...

Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Working Chef Wanted

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dedicated and talented Working Chef to join our team....

CHEF at Montville Township SD

  • Montville, NJ (15 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (15 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days 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....

Pizza chef for wood oven

  • Glen Cove, NY (23 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (23 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

: mid level job title: Pizza chef Full time pizza chef for a fun, small, American Bistro Very creative, personal pizzas, new ideas welcome OK for recruiters to contact this job poster. post id: ......

Commis Chef

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The role of Commis Chef We are seeking a highly motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at Maxime's....

Pizza Chef

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Family Is Looking For Chef Specializing In Chinese Cuisine. 3 Days Per Week

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

This well-to-do Chinese family in Manhattan wants to hire a part-time chef to cook dinner three times a week. Must be an expert in Chinese cuisine who has worked for HNW families before....

Live-in or Live-out Chef/House Management

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

P o sition: Chef/House Management (Live-in or Live-out) Schedu l e : Monday - Friday (flex schedule when traveling) Location: Greenwich, CT Sa l a ry : $120,000 - $130,000 plus monthly health insurance...

Creative Chefs and Servers

  • Cliffside Park, NJ (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cliffside Park, NJ (9 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

-Line Cook (Part Time and Full Time) -Saute Chef (Part Time and Full Time) -Servers (Part Time and Full Time) -Early AM Prep Chef (Full time) - Prepping sauces, dough, foods for the week -Catering /...

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

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 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....

Chef (Full Time)

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Gourmet We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position. Location: Rutgers - Newark Board Plan - 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102....

Part-time Chef - NYC

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Duration: Full Time, Regular Shift: Description: A family of four in Manhattan is seeking a skilled Part-Time Private Chef to join their household....

Part-time Chef Skilled In Asian Cuisine Needed

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

This well-to-do family in Manhattan wants to hire a part-time chef to cook dinner three times a week. Must be an expert in Chinese cuisine who has worked for HNW families before....

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