Chef Jobs in New Jersey

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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Temporary Chef

  • Warren, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers) in Warren, NJ is looking to hire a Temporary Chef to work from the end-of-May to July 4th working Monday - Thursday providing daily lunch and dinner and breakfast...

Chef

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 5 days ago

TITLE: ChefREQUIREMENTS: 5 years of culinary experience in restaurant required.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification of Food Production, Food Handler, Cook, or Chef.JOB DUTIES: Supervise and...

Experienced Pizzeria Chef Wanted Hawthorne, NJ

  • Hawthorne, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NJ
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a skilled Pizzeria Chef to join our small but high-volume team!...

Chef

  • Totowa, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities include:- Monitor sanitation practices and equipment to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that...

Per Diem Chef

  • Spring Lake, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring Lake, NJ
  • 7 days ago

. ## Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our team....

Job Summary Working as the Executive Catering Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations for the catering and retail operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment...

Per Diem Chef - The Residence at Basking Ridge

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Job Location : The Residence at Basking Ridge - Basking Ridge, NJ Salary Range : Undisclosed Description If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!...

Chef

  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago

The Chef will lead, train and mentor culinary teams which include Sous Chefs and Cooks....

V.I.E Chef de projet junior - New Jersey, H/F

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 days ago

V.I.E Chef de projet junior - New Jersey, H/F Concretement votre quotidien?...

Chef Restaurant Assistant- Full Time, Pin Up Pizza (Harrah's Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Acts as Restaurant Chef in his/her absence. Assists in food preparation. Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for restaurant needs....

Chef Restaurant Assistant- Full Time, Bobby Flay Burger (Harrahs Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 25 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 25 days ago

Restaurant Assistant position acts as Restaurant Chef in his/her absence....

Chef Restaurant Assistant- Full Time, Bobby Flay Burger (Harrah's Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 26 days ago

Acts as Restaurant Chef in his/her absence. Assists in food preparation. Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for restaurant needs....

Chef Full Time Day Paramus

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare and cook food for patients, employee cafeteria, community meals, and catering. To provide functional supervision to staff in the preparation of food items when...

Chef (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Princeton Junction, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Princeton Junction, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CHEF positions. Location : Mercer Community College - 1200 Old Trenton Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550....

Pasta Chef

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Planet Chef
Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique...
Chef DevOps Essentials
Course Description:In this Chef DevOps Essentials course, students will learn how to leverage Chef, a powerful configuration management tool, to automate the deployment, management, and scaling of...
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