Chef Jobs in Florida

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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ITALIAN STYLE CHEF / COOK

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 13 days ago

ITALIAN STYLE CHEF/COOK female preferred, part time, 2 to 3 days per week, no weekends.Modern kitchen in a private home in Ft Lauderdale. Hours FLEXIBLE-....

Restaurant Chef

  • Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 30+ days ago

The Restaurant Chef at Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon is responsible for assisting in the overall success of the daily culinary operations....

EDUCATION: Culinary degree or Chefs Apprentice preferred. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of culinary experience with 3+ years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience....

Part-time Chef Orlando, FL

  • Chuluota, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chuluota, FL
  • 6 hours ago

A wonderful family of 2 in Orlando, Florida is seeking a part-time chef to ease their culinary woes. Both have dietary requirements and would like healthier types of foods....

Ntro Research Chef

  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Credentials and Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required with Three (3) years cumulative experience as a trained culinary professional or one (1) year as an assistant chef....

Chef - NE

  • The Villages, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • The Villages, FL
  • 10 hours ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Chef is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining...

Specialty Chef - Market Restaurant

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the specialty restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and...

Teppan Chef

  • North Bay Village, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • North Bay Village, FL
  • 22 hours 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...

Cafe Counter/Chef Person Plus Westshore Area (Now Hiring)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

This means you should have some chef experience. You should be able to cook good basic foods. You should also be good with customers. Be self reliant. Extremely out going....

Citrus Grillhouse Is Hiring Experienced Chefs

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Citrus is seeking experienced fine dining chefs eager to learn and expand their skills. Great opportunity to be mentored by an acclaimed chef at one of the top restaurants on the Treasure Coast....

ME207 - Part-time Chef - Orlando, FL

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Overview A wonderful family of 2 in Orlando, Florida is seeking a part-time chef to ease their culinary woes. Both have dietary requirements and would like healthier types of foods....

Chef/Prod Manager

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 2 days ago

Chef/Prod Manager locations Boca Raton, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000523 Location: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 80,000.00...

Preschool Chef

  • Saint Cloud, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL
  • 4 days ago

Cooks at The Learning Experience prepare nutritionally balanced, attractive family-style meals for children. While spreading Happiness throughout the center, our cooks must follow set menu, order...

Chef

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

Fields is seeking a positive team member to join our dynamic dealership to provide a luxury experience to both our internal and external customers! Our goal is to provide the best customer...

Chef American Restaurant Inside Quayside Community (Miami

  • Miami, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring a Chef to lead the kitchen at The Great House, a private American restaurant located inside the Quayside community in Miami....

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