Sous Chef Jobs in Camden, 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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Pastry Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Wilder is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team!...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our culinary team as Sous Chef....

Grocery Kitchen Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Sous Chef

  • King of Prussia, PA (18 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (18 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Location Description We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

This position is a production-based sous chef, paid hourly. Most of the hours will be in the morning, but some nighttime availability is a must....

Cook II Sapore

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Utilizes basic ingredients to perform basic cooking techniques according to established recipes; sautéing, grilling, frying, roasting, and/or preparation of basic dough to create...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

How You'll Do It + Supervise the team in providing best-in-class culinary experiences + Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement + Delegate tasks + Demonstrate Topgolf's Core...

Sous Chef

  • Maple Shade, NJ (6 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Maple Shade, NJ (6 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is hiring an experienced Sous Chef! Sous Chef - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant We're brewing up new restaurants!...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Opportunity: Sous Chef Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Opportunity: Banquet Sous Chef Manage kitchen operations related to banquet functions in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the overall management and oversight of culinary daily operations to ultimately ensure the highest standards are met for all food prepared...

Sous Chef

  • Yardley, PA (24 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Yardley, PA (24 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Our Sous Chefs oversee all back of house operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Butchery Budgeting Grilling Kitchen Management Meat Cookery Events Management Pasta Cooking Portioning Vendor Management Sauce Making Scheduling Smoking Sous Vide 200 Covers Per Night Read more Gallery...

Dinner Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (2 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Middle Child Clubhouse is hiring a new Sous Chef to help oversee the dinner side of our operation, alongside our existing Executive Chef and a production Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Haverford, PA (11 miles from Camden, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

The Sous Chef supervises food production and personnel in the Main Clubhouse for all (4) dining venues. The Sous Chef supervises the AM Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, and the line cooks....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Camden, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Camden, NJ offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
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 Camden, 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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