Chef Jobs in Braintree, MA

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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GREAT PART TIME CATERING CHEF ONSITE GIGS STARTING APRIL $25-$28+/hr

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago

GREAT PART TIME CATERING CHEF ONSITE GIGS STARTING APRIL $25-$28+/hr (boston) Gourmet Caterers 3867 washington st compensation: 25-30+ employment type: job title: Event Chefs *CALLING ALL CHEFS WHO...

Catering & Events Chef

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details JF Restaurants, a well-established hospitality group is seeking a Catering & Events Chef to join our culinary team in Boston....

Chef / Part Time - The Residence at Penniman Hill

  • Hingham, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hingham, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Chef / Cook at The Residence at Penniman Hill. Apply today for immediate consideration! **Part Time** **Weekend Availability / No Late Nights!!...

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Resident Chef plays a key role in inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience by leading engaging cooking classes, fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable...

District Chef 18 Hours per Week

  • Medfield, MA (15 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Medfield, MA (15 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Medfield Public Schools is seeking a District Chef to join their Food Service Team beginning August, 2025. This position reports to the Director of Food Services....

Executive Chef - Corporate Food Services (Bilingual: English/Spanish) - MA

  • Framingham, MA (23 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (23 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff....

Part Time Chef

  • Waltham, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials - work hard, play hard!...

Summer Chef

  • Waltham, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (18 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 9 days ago

As a Summer Chef, you'll: Be the heart of the kitchen - Preparing, cooking, and serving dishes that make people smile....

Chef

  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Must be able to lead from the line while being able to ensure production of all menu items from all other stations come out in a timely manner with proper plate presentations and temps....

Prepared Foods Chef / Food Production

  • Wayland, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Oversee the food preparation process, creation of recipes and the selection of the items in the Prepared Foods case. Maintain attractive Prepared Foods displays and support the regional Prepared...

Seasonal Chef Role in Dover, MA

  • Dover, MA (14 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dover, MA (14 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Private Chef Role, Dover, MA (May- Dec) Schedule: 4 days per week Client in Dover, MA is looking for a seasonal private chef for 7 months (May-December). 4 nights per week, dinners only for y 2-4 adults...

Are you the next celebrity chef?

  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 20 days ago

un Are you the next celebrity chef?...

RAMEN CHEF NEEDED KORO (East Boston)

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 23 days ago

RAMEN CHEF NEEDED - KORO (East Boston) (East Boston) compensation: TBD based on experience will discuss with each candidate employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Ramen Chef EXPERIENCED...

Chef

  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week....

Private French Trained Chef

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition, the chef will coordinate with household staff to ensure seamless mealtime operations....

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