Chef Jobs in Cold Spring Harbor, NY

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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Chef needed for gourmet shop

  • Bedford, NY (24 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Bedford, NY (24 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • moments ago

Busy gourmet shop and catering company seeks experienced chef to begin right away. Great daytime hours. Full time only. Must have reliable transportation as we are not near a train station....

Now Hiring Catering Chefs and Cooks Wanted

  • Howard Beach, NY (24 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Howard Beach, NY (24 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview: Russos Hospitality Group is looking to hire skilled full-time and part-time Cooks to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate should be someone with at least 2 years of...

Chef - Greenwich

  • Greenwich, CT (15 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (15 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Kind, elderly principal is seeking a professional and creative live-out Chef to work in Greenwich, CT home....

Chef, Lead

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY
  • 5 days ago

Menu planning and development. Hot food usage, preparation, cooking and storage. Proper sanitation procedures. Ability to troubleshoot kitchen equipment and perform minor repairs....

Chefs Asst

  • West Islip, NY (13 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Islip, NY (13 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II...

Bagel Chef/ General Manager

  • Roslyn, NY (11 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Roslyn, NY (11 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Staying organized while managing logistics and thinking big picture in a fast-paced environment iscritical to your role as a Bagel Chef....

Chef Needed

  • Jamaica, NY (21 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (21 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Chef Needed (Jamaica) compensation: Discussed at meeting employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Chef Bar chef needed *food handlers license needed* Principals only....

Chef - Nordstrom Grill - Roosevelt Field

  • Garden City, NY (13 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY (13 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

As a chef on our Restaurant team, youll play a dual role part kitchen genius, part artist....

Deli/Sandwich Chef

  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (21 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Deli/Sandwich Chef (Port Jefferson) Steamroom Restaurant 4 E Broadway compensation: $20/hr + employment type: job title: Deli/Sandwich Chef Fast paced full service restaurant seeking seasoned professional...

Chef Needed!

  • Glen Head, NY (7 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glen Head, NY (7 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

A client in Glen Head, Long Island, is seeking a highly skilled part-time chef to work three days per week....

Teppan Chef

  • Westbury, NY (8 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westbury, NY (8 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Commis Chef

  • Rye, NY (14 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (14 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades....

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Lake Grove, NY (17 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (17 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience as a Sur La Table Assistant Resident Chef, preferred. Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree. 1-2 years experience as a culinary instructor....

Chef (On Call)

  • Rye Brook, NY (16 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (16 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for on call CHEF positions. Location : Culinary Department of CulinArt - 6 International Drive 1st Floor Suite 130, Rye Brook, NY 10573....

Chef (Full Time)

  • New Canaan, CT (20 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (20 miles from Cold Spring Harbor, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Requirement : 3 or more years experience as a Culinary Chef. Perks: No late nights, free uniform, free shift meals, and career development....

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