Chef Jobs in Duarte, CA

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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Lancaster Chef

  • Ontario, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 2 days ago

presentation....

Plancha Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Our guests come face to face with a Planchero, or Plancha Chef, as regional classics are made to order in a lively setting that brings in the smells, sounds and energy of a bustling Mexican town....

Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We teach all our chefs and managers to think and understand this business like owners. If you think you have the desire for something better send your resume....

R&D Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 6 days ago

R&D Chef at sweetgreen Los Angeles, CA Apply Now at sweetgreen Los Angeles, CA Overall Role The Jr....

Chef - Dietary

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Sherman Oaks Hospitalis a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of...

Seeking Indian Food Chef (OC & LA Areas)

  • San Dimas, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Chef Indian catering company seeking an experience Indian Food Chef to work and support client catered events on an event-by-event basis....

Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a sous chef or chef in a professional kitchen. Strong understanding of Japanese fundamentals and execution....

Teppan Chef

  • City of Industry, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago

your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals....

Teppan Chef

  • City Industry, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • City Industry, CA (9 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 18 days 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...

Chinese/Thai Chef Wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 25 days ago

un Chinese/Thai Chef Wanted!!...

Regional Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

and control expenditures for the region Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors which that support company values Plans and creates menus to include influencing the menu for chefs...

Hand-roll Chef (Wakiita)

  • Bell Gardens, CA (15 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (15 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Overview Parkwest Bicycle Casino is seeking a Hand-roll Chef (Wakiita) Sushi Hand-roll Chef who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional customer service....

Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Exceptional knife skills and a keen attention to detail. Ability to discern product quality through taste, texture, temperature, and presentation....

FULL Time Chef for Talent and Family BH

  • Beverly Hills, CA (24 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (24 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

(The current chef will provide guidance.) Prepare a separate, health-conscious dinner for one family member that aligns with his dietary preferences....

Regional Chef Emirates

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

and control expenditures for the region Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors which that support company values Plans and creates menus to include influencing the menu for chefs...

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Master Chef Series - Tart & Torte - Chef Lim
Chef Lim is an award winning In house Executive Pastry chef in APCA Malaysia who have curated this program for APCA chef online. this Program covers some advance level of Entremets or french...
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