Top 573 Culinary lead Jobs in Elizabeth, Nj

Culinary Manager
RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services —West Orange, NJ
- $75,600 - $106,780 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Production Sous Chef
Community FoodBank of New Jersey —Hillside, NJ
- $63,982 - $86,583 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook - $25.50/hour
Gate Group —Elizabeth, NJ
- $25.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- 2 years
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Sous Chef of Catering and Production
Community FoodBank of New Jersey —Hillside, NJ
- $63,982 - $86,583 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Culinary Development - Lifestyle
Hyatt Lifestyle Group New York Hub —New York, NY
- $180,500 - $199,500 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Hotel
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Cook-- Private School
Brock & Company Inc —Newark, NJ
- $25 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Kitchen
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Dining Services Manager (Senior Living)
Sunrise Senior Living —Livingston, NJ
- $64,376 - $80,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Embassy Suites by Hilton - Berkeley Heights —Berkeley Heights, NJ
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group —Hackensack, NJ
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
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VP, Culinary- Sodexo Live! Airport Lounges, NorAM
Sodexo —New York, NY
- $173,870 - $222,420 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Food Operations Manager 3
Sodexo —Edison, NJ
- $81,685 - $105,710 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Catering Director
Sodexo —Rahway, NJ
- $120,190 - $155,540 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport —Elizabeth, NJ
- $17.25 - $21.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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EXECUTIVE CHEF, New Jersey
Compass Corporate —Newark, NJ
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef (Etihad Park- Food & Beverage)
Legends Global —New York, NY
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sous Chef - Ventanas Restaurant
Ventanas Restaurant —Fort Lee, NJ
- $59,876.65 - $80,700.91 a year
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Food and Beverage Manager
Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions —Weehawken, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Little Ruby's Cafe (SoHo) —Brooklyn, NY
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Confidential —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Sales
- Culinary experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Soho House New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
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Culinary Manager

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services -
West Orange, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,600 - $106,780 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Prescription drug insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Kitchen health and safety standards
Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role
Food service health code compliance
Food processing
Food processing plant experience
ServSafe
Food Safety Manager Certification
Safety regulations
Team scheduling
Manufacturing facility experience
Food service inventory management
HACCP
Production management software
Food & beverage production
Mentoring
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Industrial equipment
Food ordering
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Legal compliance
Technical Proficiency
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Food preparation equipment operation
FDA regulations

Full Job Description

Req #: 0000247480
Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: RWJBH Community Health Project
Pay Range: $75,600.00 - $106,780.00 per year

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Culinary Manager

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project

Req #: 0000247480

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $75,600.00 - $106,780.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:
The Culinary Manager will lead all culinary operations at the HARVEST Food Hub, managing the industrial kitchen incubator facility that serves food entrepreneurs, community partners, and the Urban Agriculture Cooperative's processing operations. This position oversees kitchen operations, food safety compliance, equipment management, and provides technical assistance to kitchen incubator members. The Culinary Manager will ensure the facility maintains the highest standards of food safety while fostering culinary entrepreneurship and supporting local food system development. This role requires balancing operational excellence with community support, managing a shared-use commercial kitchen that advances both economic development and food security objectives.

Qualifications:
Required:

Culinary degree from accredited institution or equivalent professional experience in commercial food service operations
Current ServSafe Manager certification and comprehensive knowledge of HACCP principles
Experience with food manufacturing, co-packing operations, and small-scale food processing
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support food entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including specification, procurement, and maintenance
Experience with regulatory compliance including health department requirements, FDA regulations, and third-party certifications
Proficiency in kitchen management software, scheduling systems, and inventory control
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including entrepreneurs, farmers, healthcare professionals, and community members
Understanding of local food systems, sustainable agriculture practices, and food security initiatives
Bilingual capabilities, Spanish/English, strongly preferred given Newark's diverse population
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support entrepreneur schedules and community programs

Preferred:

Minimum 5 years of management experience in commercial kitchen operations, preferably in shared-use or incubator facilities
Knowledge and experience working in the Greater Newark community

Essential Functions:

Manage daily operations of the industrial kitchen incubator, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and facility compliance with all health department regulations and HACCP requirements
Oversee food processing operations in partnership with Urban Agriculture Cooperative, ensuring quality control and food safety standards for products from 30 regional farms
Provide technical assistance and mentorship to kitchen entrepreneurs, including recipe scaling, production planning, food safety protocols, and business development support
Develop and implement kitchen policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs for all facility users
Manage equipment procurement, preventive maintenance schedules, and vendor relationships for kitchen operations
Coordinate with registered dietitians to develop nutrition-focused programming and medically tailored food production initiatives
Oversee food safety certification programs, ensuring all users maintain required certifications and the facility meets FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements
Develop revenue-generating culinary programs, including workforce development initiatives, cooking classes, and catering services
Collaborate with Operations Manager on facility scheduling, user onboarding, and space utilization optimization
Maintain inventory management systems for shared equipment, supplies, and food products
Lead culinary workforce development programs in partnership with community organizations and educational institutions

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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culinary lead jobs in elizabeth, nj

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Production Sous Chef

Cook - $25.50/hour

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