Sous Chef Jobs in Paramount, CA

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Sous Chef

  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details DESTROYER destroyer.la We are searching to find chefs who are interested in joining a team committed to beauty, humility, and purity. This is a...

Sous Chef

  • Tustin, CA (22 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (22 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for experienced Sous Chef for 17th Street Grill in Tustin; PM shift; cooks will execute and maintain the menu vision set forth by the Executive Chef Duties Demonstrate teamwork in all...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Beverly Hills, CA (18 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (18 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary of Position As a Pastry Sous Chef at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, you will hold a key leadership position in our distinguished culinary team....

Make & pack Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef or the Executive Chef for the unit, the Sous Chef, Operations assists the Executive Sous Chef Operations or the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for...

Sous Chef At Huntington Park

  • Huntington Park, CA (6 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (6 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary The Sous Chef position is a central leadership role within the culinary team providing direction and coaching to team members to drive the very best food and guest experience at the location...

Sous Chef

  • El Segundo, CA (13 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (13 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Sous Chef at a prestigious Private Members Club, where you'll be at the heart of our a la carte service, catering, and events, all under the renowned Wolfgang Puck Catering brand....

Chef / Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Chef / Sous Chef Chef Chris Ratel - Cook Unity Partner KITCHEN FULL-TIME 20-30/HR LOS ANGELES Oversee and assist in production for a fast-growing meal subscription service Need a strong chef to join...

Banquet Sous Chef Seasonal Part-Time LA County Fair

  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the Club Culinary operations focusing on private events, catering, and special events....

Cook II

  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Banquet Sous Chef Seasonal Part-Time LA County Fair

  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the Club Culinary operations focusing on private events, catering, and special events....

Sous Chef - Tournant ($66,100 - $95,700)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago

In some instances the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Sous Chef for high end restaurant. Busy kitchen, afternoons and nights. Elevated American food....

Sous Chef

  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The pay scale for Sous Chef is $75,000 to $80,000....

EXPERIENCED Sous Chef, Line Cooks & Cashiers or Front of the House

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago

title: Sous Chef and Cashiers/FOH EXPERIENCED Sous Chef, Line Cooks and Cashiers (Melrose Hill/East Hollywood) Kuya Lord - Elevated Fast-Casual Restaurant We are hiring!...

Traveling Sous Chef-Los Angeles Area

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Paramount, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Paramount, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sous Chefs in Paramount, CA
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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