Chef Jobs in Jamaica, 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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Temporary Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 6 hours 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....

Corporate Chef, Commissary and Custom

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (15 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (15 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Lead the culinary content development for specific culinary projects in North America in conjunction with your chef peers and in collaboration with the Head chef....

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Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Check the quantity and quality of received products. Determine production schedules and staff requirements...

Chef (Seasonal)

  • Corona, NY (4 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corona, NY (4 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Chef (Seasonal)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Associates + We have an opening for seasonal CHEF positions. + Location: US Open with Restaurant Associates - Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368 Note: online applications accepted...

Chef, Lead

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (21 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (21 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Stand in for the General Dining Chef during absence Assist in purchasing, production and labor scheduling....

Chef

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 2 days ago

presentation and overall food quality. - Perform additional duties as required....

Program Chef (Education and Workforce TEP)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Program Chef (Education and Workforce TEP) Job Details Job Location Stanley M....

Lead Program Chef (Education and Workforce TEP)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Lead Program Chef (Education and Workforce TEP) Job Details Job Location Stanley M....

Event Chefs- Join a Leading Boutique Italian Catering Company

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking part-time Event Chefs to join our team....

Breakfast chef needed in Kings Highway area restaurant

  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Chef needed to make eggs, Sandwiches, salads ect Previous experience a must TEXT FOR INTERVIEW...

Omakase Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview: As the Omakase Chef at Togyushi, you will be the creative force behind a personalized, multi-course dining experience, highlighting premium Wagyu and seasonal ingredients....

Commis Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Mise en Place Production: Efficiently and accurately produce mise en place as requested by the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs....

Catering Chef

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Jamaica, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Qualified candidates must have: 2 plus years experience as a catering chef Ability to motivate Back of the House staff to get the job done....

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