Chef Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 West Shore taco stand

  • Lemoyne, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lemoyne, PA
  • 3 days ago

The c.andidate should possess strong knife skills and be well versed in basic butchery, vegetable cookery and have several years of practical on the job training., They should work well with others...

Demi Chef - Sports Bar

  • Grantville, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Grantville, PA
  • 5 days ago

Assists Sous Chef with administrative duties. Assists with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards....

Grille Chef

  • Houtzdale, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Houtzdale, PA
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications To thrive as a Grill Chef, you’ll bring the following to the table: Education: High school diploma or GED required....

Appetizer/Salad Chef

  • Scranton, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for an Appetizer / Salad chef to work 5 days a week, off on Sundays and Tuesdays. Shift starts at 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Experience is a must, Culinary education is a plus....

Chef- Marketplace Cafe- King of Prussia

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 6 days ago

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

Chef Needed at E carson S.t

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago

Preparing oven and utensils for shift Ability to follow food health and safety standards Storing all food properly Multitasking Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils Preparing daily Chef...

Prep/Saucier

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago

The pay rate for this position is $18 / hour. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and...

Chef Martoranos Prime Steakhouse at Rivers Casino

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

Martorano's Chef - Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Summary: Join the team at Martorano's Prime Steakhouse inside Rivers Casino as our Head Chef, where passion for food and commitment to excellence drive the...

Catering Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago

Seeking: Lead Chef- excellent professional background....

Casual - Chef's Apprentice (FY 22-23)

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 13 days ago

Casual - Chef's Apprentice (FY 22-23) Apply now Title: Casual - Chef's Apprentice (FY 22-23) Job no: 493064 Location: Harrisburg, PA Categories: Staff Hiring Range: $12.84 This position will be...

Chef

  • Northampton, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Northampton, PA
  • 14 days ago

That's why we're looking for a passionate Chef to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible dining experience....

School Chef

  • Boiling Springs, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, PA
  • 18 days ago

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing....

Production Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 days ago

Production Chef FULL-TIME MANNA BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA, PA, US Yesterday Requisition ID: 1033 Salary Range: $53,000.00 To $59,000.00 Annually POSITION TITLE: Production Chef REPORTS TO: Food Service...

Restaurant Chef

  • Champion, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Champion, PA
  • 19 days ago

The Chef oversees all kitchen related management including, but not limited to, training and scheduling of cooks, payroll, inventory, food safety & quality, and menu execution....

Chef / Culinary Lead

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 22 days ago

Were looking for a Head Chef / Culinary Lead to run the kitchen at The Lodge while overseeing food quality across both of our locations....

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