Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Vineland, NJ

(Hiring for our sister location)

Chef job description

We are searching for a skilled chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences that exceed customers’ expectations. The chef will cook meals, prep ingredients, and ensure our high safety and cleanliness standards are met. The chef will also provide strong leadership to other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance. We realize our reputation is directly dependent on the expertise of our talented chefs, and we’re committed to providing both our customers and employees with quality experiences.

Objectives of this role

• Create delicious meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts
• Manage kitchen staff while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and minimizing conflict
• Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired
• Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed
• Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity
• Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times

Responsibilities

· Preparing the food for cooking

· Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef

· Reviewing the menu and doing inventory

· Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager

· Ordering food for the kitchen

· Monitoring food production and food and staff costs

· Training staff

· Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly

· Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes

· Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen

Skills and qualifications

• Ability to control food costs, inventory, and labor
• Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment
• Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff
• Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a food handler certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or on-the-job experience
• Experience in a managerial position
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news
• Strong sense of culinary creativity
• Experience cooking with diverse ingredients

· Preparing the food for cooking

· Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef

· Reviewing the menu and doing inventory

· Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager

· Ordering food for the kitchen

· Monitoring food production and food and staff costs

· Training staff

· Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly

· Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes

· Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Ability to Relocate:

• Mays Landing, NJ 08330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person