Sous Chef Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

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

  • Belleville, NJ (15 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
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  • Belleville, NJ (15 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • moments ago

WHAT OUR SOUS CHEFS DO Our Sous Chefs are skilled chefs who combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Experience: Minimum of 2 years as Sous Chef in a fine dining environment. Experience in a quality food production, multi-outlet, high volume kitchen. Experience with menu development preferred....

Sous Chef - New York City

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Tao Group Hospitality in-venue sous chef training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Minimum 2-3 years of previous Culinary supervisory...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Location: The Juilliard School & School of American Ballet We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position. Address : 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Qualified Sous Chefs must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as: At least 2 years of fine dining service experience (preferably in a Sous Chef role) Passion for creating...

Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Sous Chef @ Ensenada Ensenada is an upscale / casual latin restaurant and bar focusing on seafood and seasonal ingredients....

Sous Chef

  • Peapack, NJ (15 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peapack, NJ (15 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun....

Sous Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Better Days and 143 Social are looking for passionate individuals to join a new and exciting restaurant rebranding. We are a casual fine dining...

SOUS CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

SOUS CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK Compass Group New York Salary: $79,200.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people....

Sous Chef/Line Cook

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a deli and kitchen line cook to join our family at our specialty butcher shop and eatery in the beautiful north fork of Long Island. In this position, you will be responsible for...

HAL - Sous Chef TAM - Other

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares work schedules for all galley employees for approval by the Executive Sous Chef. Monitors and controls actual hours worked and records and reports information to the Executive Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Possesses advanced knife skills. Availability on weekends, holidays, and late nights....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Salary: $65k-85k annual + Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation Pay, Bonus Structure, Signing Bonus, Corporate Gym...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

chef in high-volume, well-rated restaurants Ability to support the line during service Fluent in the English language: ability to read, write and comprehend instructions....

Hiring Sous Chef, Line cooks and FOH staff for Mexican Restaurant

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Scotch Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Sous Chef Responsibilities: Assisting the Executive Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations....

Demographic Data for Scotch Plains, NJ

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Scotch Plains, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Scotch Plains, NJ offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.4%
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 Scotch Plains, NJ
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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