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A Chef Assistant Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef

Fishers, IN · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef Independence Village Fishers East As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Sous Chef

Valparaiso, IN

$42K - $57K/yr

Sous Chef StoryPoint Valparaiso As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Sous Chef

Fishers, IN

$45K - $60K/yr

Sous Chef Independence Village Fishers East As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Sous Chef

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Sous Chef StoryPoint Valparaiso As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Sous Chef

Fishers, IN · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Sous Chef Independence Village Fishers East As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Sous Chef

Valparaiso, IN

$49K - $67K/yr

Sous Chef StoryPoint Valparaiso As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive ... Directly supervises all culinary staff * Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary ...

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is seeking a motivated and self-driven Operations Technician to join our ... Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance * Assist the Terminal Leader with compliance ...

Build and maintain a working 2+ week schedule with at least 3 weeks posted. * May purchase food and ... or Chef. * May assist with the production of food. * Assist with planning, execution and ...

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What is the difference between A Chef Assistant vs A Line Cook?

AspectA Chef AssistantA Line Cook
CredentialsBasic culinary training or certificationSimilar culinary training, often with specialized skills
Work EnvironmentAssists chefs in various kitchen tasks, supports kitchen operationsPrepares specific dishes on the kitchen line during service
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, hotels, cateringPrimarily in restaurants, hotels, fast-food outlets

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Chef Assistant typically provides broader support to chefs and handles a variety of tasks, whereas a Line Cook focuses on preparing specific dishes during service. Both roles require culinary skills and work in similar environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a chef assistant do?

A chef assistant supports the head chef by preparing ingredients, cooking dishes, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. They may also help with organizing supplies, following safety standards, and ensuring timely food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

What is a chef assistant job?

A chef assistant supports chefs in food preparation, kitchen organization, and maintaining cleanliness. The role often involves tasks such as chopping ingredients, setting up workstations, and following safety standards, requiring good communication skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.

What is the average salary of an assistant chef?

The average salary of an assistant chef typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and the type of establishment. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced assistants working in high-end restaurants can earn more. Certifications in culinary skills can also influence earning potential.

Executive Chef, Assistant Director

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

312th of 619 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Executive Chef, Assistant Director
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Support the mission of Purdue Dining & Culinary by providing strategic culinary leadership for one of the nation's largest collegiate residential dining programs, serving more than 5 million meals annually. This position is responsible for leading the culinary vision and execution within residential dining operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, affordability, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
The Executive Chef serves as the senior culinary leader for residential dining and works closely with Executive Sous Chefs and dining operations leadership to strengthen culinary consistency, operational efficiency, staff development, and student dining experiences across all residential dining locations.
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Seven years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume food service operations.
  • Experience managing multiple production kitchens and large teams.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations, menu engineering, cost controls, and inventory management.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

What is helpful:
  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or equivalent culinary certification.
  • ServSafe Manager Certification.
  • Experience in higher education dining, healthcare, hospitality, or contract food service.
  • Experience supporting residential dining programs serving 10,000+ meals daily
  • Experience with sustainability initiatives and special dietary programs

Additional Information:
  • To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
  • https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately

Who We Are at Purdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
Education
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree
Experience
Minimum of 6 to 7 years of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt

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