Sous Chef Jobs in Blackwood, NJ

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Restaurant Cook II

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Located in the nations first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The citys expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have...

Sous Chef

  • Glen Mills, PA (24 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (24 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes....

Restaurant Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and equivalent experience Three to five years experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant One...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are in search of a hardworking and dedicated Sous Chef with banquet experience to help guide the kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

West) is looking for a self motivated, creative, hardworking Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

CHEF, SOUS - Comcast - Philadelphia PA

  • Middle City West, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middle City West, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The team is looking for a qualified Sous Chef to come join Buddakan's culinary adventure across the globe in your own area backyard....

Performance Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities We're seeking a Sous Chef to join our team....

Cook II Mian

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Summary: Prepares food according to recipes and customer requests, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. Engagement Expectations: We believe that team member engagement is the basis for...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a Sous Chef for our New-American beer garden who speaks the language of fun and beer....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Terra Grill Sous Chef Summary/Objective Accredited Chef Laurent Tourondel is bringing his culinary expertise to Philadelphia with his new restaurant...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Darling Jack's Tavern is accepting resumes for Sous Chef for our restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia....

Sous Chef - Continental Mid-town

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Expertly mixed pop and retro cocktails ensure there's something for everyone to sip on, no matter the occasion.Continental Mid-town is seeking electric Sous Chefs to join the team!...

Production & Sous Chef Manager

  • Swarthmore, PA (17 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Swarthmore, PA (17 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

The Production and Sous Chef Manager will assist the Executive Sous Chef in supervising, coordinating, and actively participating in the activities of cooks and other kitchen staff....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Blackwood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

We're seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to help lead this new venture, where culinary excellence, hospitality, and community come together in a one-of-a-kind setting....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Blackwood, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Blackwood, NJ offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sous Chefs in Blackwood, NJ
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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