Chef Jobs in Rockville Centre, 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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Quality Control Chef ($24-$26/hour)

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Shifts Available: 10am - 6pm; Monday-Friday & Sunday-Thursday Pay: $24 - 26 per hour (DOE) Reporting To: Executive Chef...

Now Hiring Catering Chefs and Cooks Wanted

  • Howard Beach, NY (10 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Howard Beach, NY (10 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview: Russos Hospitality Group is looking to hire skilled full-time and part-time Cooks to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate should be someone with at least 2 years of...

Seeking Part-Time Chef for Fast-Paced Italian Restaurant

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The chef will be expected to receive daily deliveries and check for freshness. Must be a team player, dedicated, and respectful....

Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago

kitchen, ensuring dishes are cooked to order and plated accurately, all while maintaining a clean and organized workspace and adhering to food safety standards, typically under the supervision of a head chef...

Temaki Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details SUSHI HAND ROLL CHEF Nami Nori is looking for highly personable and energetic candidates with a passion for Japanese food....

Pizza man /chef for Pizzeria

  • West Islip, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 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 (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 3 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...

Japanese Chef - Taboo Astoria

  • Astoria, NY (16 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Astoria, NY (16 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago

HIRING: EXPERIENCED JAPANESE CHEF We are looking for a "skilled and dynamic Japanese Chef" to join our team!...

The Munchies -Grill man/fryer operator / Fast food chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Munchies Family is looking for a Grill man with an interest in fast paced kitchen environments. The Grill man should be comfortable working in a high pressure environment, as well as have...

Entry - Level Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Assist in the preparation and service of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to recipes and standards....

Sushi& Bar Food Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Line cook for Cocktail Bar with Creative Food items and Sushi Sunday and Monday 2 days part time 3-9pm Casual Upscale Cocktail Bar Send resume

KO553 - 1x a week Chef - Hudson Yards, NY

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Overview A private family living in the Hudson Yards, NYC is seeking a private chef to come Mondays each week to prepare meals for the family....

Executive Property Chef

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Department: Food and Beverage Reporting to: Director, Food and Beverage Duties & Responsibilities Menu Development: o Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, Kitchen Manager, SEV in sourcing, pricing, and creating...

Area Chef- DE, NJ, PA

  • Rye Brook, NY (24 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (24 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary As the Area Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations at higher education private school accounts in DE, NJ, and in PA while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment...

Corporate Chef

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Collaborate with Carsten and chefs to develop holiday food menus that reflect Renwick standards....

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