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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Chef

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 24 days ago

Chefs at Six Flags Great Adventure will ensure the successful and profitable operation of assigned locations, oversee and produce quality meals, and train existing kitchen staff while maintaining compliance...

Assistant Pizza Chef at Jersey City Pizzeria

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Pompei Pizza on West Side Ave in Jersey City is looking for a team member to support our Pizza Chefs....

Manager / Asst Mgr / Pizza Chef Top Pay

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Very Busy Italian American Restaurant and Pizzeria Monmouth County now hiring Top pay in the industry plus overtime and vacation pay Looking for a Manager/Asst that has exp in Italian American...

Chef & Sandwich Person for Pizzeria

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago

CHEF WANTED for very busy pizzeria!!...

Zoom interview/ Restaurant professionals, wait staff, chefs/ cooks

  • Cranford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Zoom interview/ Restaurant professionals, wait staff, chefs/ cooks no pay We are currently coordinating a research study for people who are working in a restaurant, either chef, sous chef, wait staff...

Zoom interview/ Restaurant professionals, wait staff, chefs

  • Bellmawr, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellmawr, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Zoom interview/ Restaurant professionals, wait staff, chefs compensation: 165 dollars Hello - We are currently coordinating a research study for people who are working in a restaurant, either chef,...

Specialty Chef (Multiple Positions)

  • Wildwood, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Wildwood, NJ
  • 3 days ago

BSCS Associates LLC dba Dogtooth Bar & Grill Specialty Chef (Multiple Positions) in Wildwood , New Jersey Specialty Chef (Multiple Positions) in Wildwood, NJ: Direct & may participate in the preparation...

Chef

  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Proficiency in food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and procurement. Strong written and verbal communication. P roficiency with Microsoft Suite and kitchen management software....

Chef Upscale Latin Cuisine

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Chef Location: Red Bank, NJ Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our kitchen team....

Chef

  • Brielle, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Brielle, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Must possess experience in all stations, positive attitude, creative menu planning abilities, inventory and strong work ethic. Salary commensurate with experience....

Chef

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Recruit andhire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.2 years of experience as a chef is required. 40 hrs/wk....

Chef (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Princeton Junction, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton Junction, NJ
  • 9 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....

Chef

  • Cranford, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Big Apple Pizza of Cranford INC dba Big Apple Pizza Chef in Cranford , New Jersey Prepare seasoning and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods....

Chef needed for busy Diner

  • Washington, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, NJ
  • 12 days ago

un Chef needed for busy Diner (Washington) The Royal Diner - Washington NJ 150 NJ-31 compensation: $16-24/hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Breakfast Chef Needed Chef needed...

Preschool Chef

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance HACKENSACK, NJ Cooks at The Learning Experience prepare nutritionally balanced, attractive family-style meals for...

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Chef for DevOps: The Basics of Chef
Chef offers a suite of software automation solutions to help with the top to bottom management of deployments, primarily revolving around bringing infrastructure and applications from development...
Chef for DevOps: Practical Uses of Chef
One of the things to consider when using Chef is what kind of installation you need. Chef architecture planning is important as details need to be thought of and planned for early. Through this...
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...
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