Chef Jobs in Northport, 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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Childcare Chef

  • Fairfield, CT (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Nest at Greenfield Hill in Fairfield, CT is seeking a full-time Chef for its progressive food program....

Pizza man /chef for Pizzeria

  • West Islip, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Pizza man /chef for Pizzeria (West islip) Benedetto's Pizza image 1 of 2 504 union blvd compensation: $$$$$ employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Pizza maker Help Wanted Benedetto's...

Pizza man /chef for Pizzeria

  • West Islip, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Help Wanted Benedetto's Pizza & Pasta 504 Union Blvd West Islip ************************ PIZZA MAKER COOK Counter person Prep cook ************************ Very Busy West Islip Pizzeria looking...

Pizza Chef Position Available!

  • Seaford, NY (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seaford, NY (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 10 days ago

PIZZA CHEF POSITION AVAILABLE! (Seaford) compensation: Discussed at interview employment type: job title: Pizza Maker Experienced Pizza Makers Only! Full Time Position Available!...

Pizza Chef

  • Roslyn, NY (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (18 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details T Bar's Roslyn location is seeking a talented pizza chef responsible for use of Marra Forni pizza oven and making dough, curd, and sauce in-house....

Chef - Greenwich

  • Greenwich, CT (17 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (17 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Kind, elderly principal is seeking a professional and creative live-out Chef to work in Greenwich, CT home....

Chef, Lead

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (7 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (7 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 24 days ago

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

Deli/Sandwich Chef

  • Port Jefferson, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (14 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Deli/Sandwich Chef (Port Jefferson) Steamroom Restaurant 4 E Broadway compensation: $20/hr + employment type: job title: Deli/Sandwich Chef Fast paced full service restaurant seeking seasoned professional...

Teppan Chef

  • Westbury, NY (16 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Westbury, NY (16 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals....

Commis Chef

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades....

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Lake Grove, NY (11 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (11 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience as a Sur La Table Assistant Resident Chef, preferred. Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree. 1-2 years experience as a culinary instructor....

Chef (On Call)

  • Rye Brook, NY (19 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (19 miles from Northport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call CHEF positions. Location : Culinary Department of CulinArt - 6 International Drive 1st Floor Suite 130, Rye Brook, NY 10573....

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Planet Chef
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Chocolate and confection by World Pastry championThis program will cover 13 world class recipes based on different skills and techniques about chocolate and confections which can be easily...
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