Top 23 Chef Jobs in Kalamazoo, Mi

Sous Chef
Parkhurst Dining —Kalamazoo, MI
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Catering Executive Chef 2
Sodexo —Battle Creek, MI
- $64,600 - $83,600 a year
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Executive Chef | Burdicks
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
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9d
Assistant Director of Food Services
The Lakes at Portage —Portage, MI
- $18.96 - $23.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Recruiting
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Culinary Supervisor | Burdick's
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Bar
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Medical Culinary Program Support Specialist
Kalamazoo Valley Community College —Kalamazoo, MI
- From $20.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
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COOK SUPERVISOR (PART TIME)
CulinArt Sector —Portage, MI
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
CulinArt Sector —Portage, MI
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Lead Cook/Kitchen Shift Manager
Schaendorf Brewing Company —Allegan, MI
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Employee discount
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Head Cook
Northpointe Woods —Battle Creek, MI
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Production Supervisor
Kalamazoo Public Schools —Kalamazoo, MI
- $18.84 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Basic math
Kitchen Manager
Black Rock Bar —Portage, MI
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Kitchen Manager
Jimmy's Roadhouse Bar & Grill —Paw Paw, MI
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
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9d
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse —Battle Creek, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Executive Chef | Kalamazoo Event Center
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- University
- Organizational skills
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Kitchen Manager | Wings Event Center
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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9d
Executive Sous Chef | Banquets & Catering
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager | Burdick's
Radisson Plaza Hotel —Kalamazoo, MI
- Senior level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
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Sous Chef

Parkhurst Dining -
Kalamazoo, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Recipe adherence
Assisting with meal planning
Food service purchasing
Operations management
Recipe development
Food service workstation cleanliness
Team leadership
Routine inspections
Mid-level
Managing catering events
3 years
High school diploma or GED
Food service inventory management
Product development
Plating
Organizational skills
Cleaning
Managing kitchen staff
Production scheduling
Leadership
Operations planning
Restaurant supply ordering

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for executing the culinary portion of catering events and working a variable schedule. Here are some of the job duties:

Thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven catering environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional food quality and service.
Prepare a diverse range of menu offerings, from elegant, upscale cuisine for formal events to high-quality comfort foods for casual gatherings.
Demonstrate strong culinary creativity and the ability to accurately interpret, execute, and adapt recipes as needed.
Maintain high standards for food presentation, ensuring dishes are visually appealing, professional, and event-appropriate.
Apply knowledge of a wide variety of cooking techniques, food preparation methods, sanitation standards, and kitchen best practices.
Exhibit strong organizational skills, including production planning, event preparation, and meeting ordering deadlines.
Communicate effectively with culinary, service, and purchasing teams to ensure seamless event execution.
Develop accurate ingredient and product lists while coordinating closely with purchasing to support catering operations.
Adapt menus, recipes, and production plans based on product availability, inventory levels, and operational needs.
Demonstrate flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on event schedules and client needs.
Approach challenges with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a focus on delivering excellent guest experiences.
Work collaboratively with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to create memorable catering events that exceed client expectations.

Sous Chef - Parkhurst Dining

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eatn Park Hospitality Group, weve been creating smiles since 1949one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now were searching for a sous chef to join our Parkhurst Dining team.

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, to Create a Smile, guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

WHY YOULL LOVE THIS ROLE

As a sous chef, youll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Heres what you can expect:

Manage and direct all culinary staff to ensure standards and quality are being followed by each staff member.
Assist in purchasing all food, paper, cleaning, bakery, and safety items within budgeted levels.
Assist with Executive Chef in menu development, organization and completion of production sheets and execution of new recipe standards.
Assist Executive Chef in regular inspections of the entire unit for sanitation, cleanliness, temperatures and using checklists as a guide.
Verify that recipe standards and consistency is constantly being used to ensure a quality product every time.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

Were searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, youll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

Three or more years of culinary experience.
High school or GED
Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines.
Strong leadership and team management skills desirable.
Experience with Microsoft software programs.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off.
Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.

Not the right opportunity for you? Share this job with a friend or search all careers at enphgsmiles.com.

Eatn Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Brand: Parkhurst Dining
Address: 1200 Academy St Kalamazoo, MI - 49006
Property Description: 7611 - Kalamazoo College
Property Number: 7611

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