Chef Jobs in Elmont, NY

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 (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 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!...

Chef

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Mattos Hospitality, a n award winning restaurant group in NYC, is seeking a talented and versatile Chef to join our culinary team and support kitchen...

Chef - Greenwich

  • Greenwich, CT (23 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (23 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Chef will cook dinners for the two principals on a regular basis and about once per week will need to cook for 2-4 guests....

Pizza Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 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 (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 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 (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 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....

Brunch Chef Wanted Swing 46 Jazz & Supper Club (Midtown Manhattan

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Swing 46, a legendary jazz & supper club in the heart of NYC, is launching weekend brunch serviceand were looking for a brunch chef to lead the kitchen during these exciting new hours....

Area Chef - Northern NJ & NY Metropolitan

  • Rye Brook, NY (22 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (22 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as an Area Chef Working as an Area Chef, you are responsible for overseeing culinary functions for multiple corporate dining accounts in Northern NJ and the NY Metropolitan area....

Chef

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Chef for Private Club with Catering Experience $90K to $110K + all benefits and bonuses in Queens, NYC (5) Day Workweek featuring Mediterranean and Intercontinental...

Chef

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Chef de Cuisine Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team at Playa Bettys....

Chef

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Chef to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

Corporate Chef - Mexican Concept

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 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....

Event Chefs and Kitchen Assistants

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for strong Event Chefs and Kitchen Assistants to join our team. Candidates should possess the following qualifications: 1....

Hourly Chef Positions - Private Members Club

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Chef de Partie - $28.00-$33.00/hour Line Cooks - $28.00-$33.00/hour Commis Chef - $22.00-$26.00/hour Japanese Restaurant Chef de Partie - $28.00-$33.00/hour Japanese Restaurant Prep Chef - $24.00-$26.00...

Jamaican Chef Needed Asap

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 days ago

JAMAICAN CHEF NEEDED ASAP compensation: DOE Experience chef specialized in Jamaican cuisine needed ASAP. Must have Experience preparing Jamaican Dishes in a professional restaurant setting....

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