Chef Jobs in Norristown, 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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Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 2 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 (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 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- Marketplace Cafe- Cherry Hill

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

You will be responsible for menu planning, provisioning, safety and supervising the kitchen and dining room staff....

Events Chef Part-Time Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 12 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

  • Warminster, PA (14 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Warminster, PA (14 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Chef Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Food, Beverage Region: South West Location: Warminster Salary: 12.61 to 12.61 per hour Salary Description: 12.61 per hour Posted: 01/05/2025 Recruiter: Sodexo Job...

Medical Chef Educator

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 17 days ago

A Brief Overview The Medical Chef Educator collaborates with medically complex patients, their families and the healthcare team to create recipes and develop culinary education....

Chef Dante & Luigis Now Hiring

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 18 days ago

un Chef | Dante & Luigi's | Now Hiring image 1 of 1 compensation: Salary (Based on Experience) employment type: job title: Chef Culinary Agents is working with the team at Dante & Luigi's to connect...

Chef (Vietnamese Foods)

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 19 days ago

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

Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details Dante & Luigi's Italian Fine Dining Italian Restaurant is looking for an Experienced Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate should have...

Marlin Bar Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 24 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...

Chef- Marketplace Cafe- King of Prussia

  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description As a chef on our Restaurant team, you'll play a dual role - part kitchen genius, part artist....

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Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique...
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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...
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