| Chef Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Chef. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Chef along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Chef is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, Assistant Pastry Chef, Cook III, Cook I, Cook II, Buffet Attendant, Senior Line Cook |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Chef |
| Oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers. Develops and tests new recipes. Monitors meal quality and guest satisfaction. May require an associate degree. Formal training at an accredited culinary institute is required or equivalent experience. Typically reports to an executive chef. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. |
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| Also referred to as: Banquet Chef |
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| Similar Jobs: Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, Assistant Pastry Chef, Cook III, Cook I, Cook II, Buffet Attendant, Senior Line Cook |
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| Level of Education: Chef Salaries with No Diploma, Chef Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Chef Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Chef Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Chef Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Chef Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Retail & Wholesale | |
