Chef Jobs in Jenkintown, PA

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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Teppan Chef

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (8 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (8 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 14 hours ago

Must beable to successfully pass Benihana chef training program Previousexperience as chef or cook highly desirable Here are some of the sizzling benefits ofworking for us: Training: At Benihana yourchef...

Chef

  • Paulsboro, NJ (19 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Paulsboro, NJ (19 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 17 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details About the job Primary Objective of Position Ensure continued operation of the kitchen and assuring that consistency and standards are met in...

Chef- Marketplace Cafe- Cherry Hill

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

As a chef on our Restaurant team, youll play a dual role part kitchen genius, part artist....

Multi-Outlet Room Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The person in this role will be directed by the Executive Chef to oversee the cooks and all food preparation, presentation and service....

Chef Concierge

  • Middle City West, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middle City West, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Chef Concierge (Concierge Manager) Provide elite level of service and the leadership and training required to maintain a staff committed to providing personalized service to all...

Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details Bourbon and Branch is seeking a Head Chef specializing in creative Pub fare, with the ability to craft vegan options....

Chef Concierge

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Chef Concierge (Concierge Manager) Provide elite level of service and the leadership and training required to maintain a staff committed to providing personalized service to all...

Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details We are a Itanlain / Mediterranean restaurant in Center city that is looking for a chef to lead our kitchen staff....

Restaurant Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 24 days ago

The Restaurant Chef position coordinates/oversees the activities of all food production team members in the preparation of menu items for the three-meal restaurant, lobby bar and room service....

Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

looking for an outstanding individual to lead the culinary team as a Chef....

Events Chef Part-Time Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Chef (Vietnamese Foods)

  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

This position requires a minimum two year full time experience as a Vietnamese foods chef....

Marlin Bar Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Jenkintown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

presentation, and service and production time standards You have strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing...

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Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...
Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online
Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...
Master Chef Series - Chocolate & Confectionery - Chef Lim
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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