Top 367 Lead cook Jobs in Palisades Park Nj

Chef Manager- Meadowview Hospital
Whitsons Culinary Group —Secaucus, NJ
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Chef- High Profile Events and Banquets (High Pay + Flexible Shifts)
At Your Service Staffing —New York, NY
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Team management
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Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef
Aunt Bernies —New York, NY
- $20 - $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
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Lead Cook-- Private School
Brock & Company Inc —Newark, NJ
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Kitchen
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Cook III
Virgin Hotels Central Services LLC —New York, NY
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Hotel
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Lead Line Cook- Full-Time
Salted —Union City, NJ
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Brightview Senior Living, LLC —Paramus, NJ
- $20.50 - $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
First Cook
NYU Langone Health —New York, NY
- $31.87 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Wellness program
Senior Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —New York, NY
- $81,000 - $102,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Lead Cook (Women Center)
The Bowery Mission —New York, NY
- $26.44 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Lead Line Cook - Paramus (New Cafe Opening)
Tatte Bakery & Café —Maywood, NJ
- $22.00 - $25.50 an hour
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Café
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Cook
Sodexo —New York, NY
- $27 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Prep / Line Cook - Luxury Private Jet Catering
Maison Intime Hospitality —Hackensack, NJ
- $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Newark, NJ
- $64,000 - $81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
6d
Lead Line Cook
Doing It Right Technologies LLC —North Bergen, NJ
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Park West Tavern —Ridgewood, NJ
- $65,148.71 - $79,641.45 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Wayne, NJ
- $20.19 - $25.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Expo/Line Cook
Restaurant - Edgewater —Edgewater, NJ
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Sous Chef
Woods & Co. Recruitment Pty Ltd —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef - Tatte Garden City
Tatte Bakery & Café —Garden City, NY
- $67,000 - $81,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Chef Manager- Meadowview Hospital

Whitsons Culinary Group -
Secaucus, NJ

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Job Details

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

ServSafe
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Chef Manager – Cook Up Care in Healthcare Nutrition!
Healthcare Dining Leadership

Are you a culinary professional who's passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your skills to a kitchen that nourishes patients, supports healing, and empowers frontline caregivers.

What You'll Do:

Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors
Supervise and train culinary team members to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compassionate service
Design patient-centered menus that are nutritious, therapeutic, and compliant with dietary guidelines
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory systems in accordance with healthcare and regulatory standards
Collaborate with clinical dietitians and healthcare staff to meet diverse nutritional needs and enhance patient care
Manage production records, vendor relationships, and kitchen budgets
Foster a culture of dignity, teamwork, and excellence in a fast-paced healthcare environment

We're Looking For:

3+ years of experience in culinary management (hospital, senior living, or healthcare food service a plus)
Strong cooking skills with a focus on batch cooking and modified diets
Knowledge of healthcare dietary requirements, food safety protocols, and production planning
A compassionate leader who builds strong teams and thrives under pressure
ServSafe certification
Passion for food, wellness, and making a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary + growth and advancement opportunities
Predictable schedule – limited nights, weekends, and holidays
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Paid time off and professional development programs
A mission-driven workplace where your work supports health and healing

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe nourishing food plays a vital role in recovery and well-being. As a Chef Manager in healthcare, you'll bring culinary care to the front lines—serving meals that support treatment, comfort patients, and fuel caregivers. You won't just manage a kitchen—you'll lead a team that brings heart to healthcare.

Ready to lead with compassion and purpose? Apply now and help us heal through food—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

$55,000-$65,000

Requirements:

Education:

College / Culinary degree preferred.
FMP preferred.
Safety training classes completed as required

Certifications:

ServSafe Certification required
OSHA Certification preferred but not required
Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Computer Skills:

All Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to learn new software programs

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:

Standing most of the day is required for this position. Must be able to
To sit, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to multi-task.
Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-town travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in a kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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