Chef Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Prep/Saucier

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 10 hours ago

The pay rate for this position is $15 - $16 / hour, depending on experience. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80...

Food Service Teacher - School Chef

  • Devon, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Devon, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Health insurance Training & development Role : Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose School of Devon - 20 N Waterloo Rd Devon, PA 19333 Be...

Chefs

  • Milford, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, PA
  • 3 days ago

30.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Weekend Shift /Full-Time Description THIS POSITION IS IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK AT THIS LOCATION Looking for Chefs...

Demi Chef - Casual Dining

  • Grantville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Grantville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Assists Sous Chef with administrative duties. Assists with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards....

Overnight Grille Chef

  • Clearfield, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Clearfield, PA
  • 5 days ago

What You’ll Do: As an Overnight Grille Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of Snappy’s Grille during the late-night hours....

School Chef

  • Darlington, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Darlington, PA
  • 5 days ago

/BU We\'re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part time basis contracted to 25 hours per week....

Production Chef

  • Horsham, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Horsham, PA
  • 5 days ago

Production Chef Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Food, Beverage Region: South East Location: Horsham Salary: 10 to 12.75 per hour Salary Description: Up to 12.75 per hour tronc/tips Posted: 22/07/2025...

Sports Bar Room Chef

  • Grantville, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Grantville, PA
  • 6 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Barista - Chefs Market

  • Hershey, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 6 days ago

Barista - Chef's Market 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 27 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services,...

Room Chef

  • Morgantown, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Morgantown, PA
  • 9 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Chef - Senior Supervisor

  • University Park, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Berks is seeking an experienced Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. Chefs are the heart and soul of our dining, catering, banquet, and retail kitchens....

Room Chef Sports Bar

  • Grantville, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Grantville, PA
  • 12 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Community Chef & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago

About the role We are seeking a highly organized, experienced, and results-driven chef to cook at our commissary kitchen, facilitating our daily pick-ups with partner organizations and managing volunteers...

Chef

  • PA
  • 13 days ago
  • PA
  • 13 days ago

A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational...

Restaurant Chef

  • Tannersville, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Tannersville, PA
  • 13 days ago

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