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Ex Chef Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Prep Cook

Oviedo, FL ยท On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Chef-driven food is at the heart of Marlow's Tavern. The role of dishwasher/prep exists to set the ... Cuts, slices, unwraps, and prepares raw ingredients (ex. fresh produce, meat cuts) for use on the ...

Line Cook III

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook II

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook III

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook I

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook III

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook II

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook I

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook I

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Line Cook II

Coral Gables, FL ยท On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Ex. Braising, Poaching, Roasting, Steaming, Saute, Grilling, and Blanching. * Possess excellent ... Possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Garde Manger Chef ...

Events Manager

Jacksonville, FL ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef, Culinary, Beverage, FOH Operations, and outside vendors to ensure flawless execution. * Serve as the on-site producer for private events and buyouts ...

Events Manager

Jacksonville, FL ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef, Culinary, Beverage, FOH Operations, and outside vendors to ensure flawless execution. * Serve as the on-site producer for private events and buyouts ...

Lead DevOps Architect

Miramar, FL ยท On-site

$61.50 - $80.75/hr

... Get, Chef, Ensile, Art factory, Service Now, Sonar, Selenium * 5+ years of experience with ... Familiarity of Application or Environment Monitoring tools (ex: Dynatrace) * Candidate should have ...

Torno Subito Restaurant Manager

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Chef Massimo Bottura'sTorno Subitobrings to life the precious feeling of return. Returning to his childhood holidays in Rimini, returning to friends, returning to family.The name Torno Subito means I ...

Lead DevOps Architect

Miramar, FL ยท On-site

$61.50 - $80.75/hr

... Get, Chef, Ensile, Art factory, Service Now, Sonar, Selenium * 5+ years of experience with ... Familiarity of Application or Environment Monitoring tools (ex: Dynatrace) * Candidate should have ...

DevOps Architect

Miramar, FL

$61.50 - $80.75/hr

... Get, Chef, Ensile, Art Factory, Service Now, Sonar, Selenium * 5+ years of experience with ... Familiarity of Application or Environment Monitoring tools (ex: Dynatrace) * Candidate should have ...

Ex Chef information

See Florida salary details

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$18

$32

How much do ex chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ex chef in Florida is $18.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.88 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ex Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectEx ChefLine Cook
CredentialsExperience as a chef, culinary certificationsBasic culinary training, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, culinary settingsKitchen, restaurant, fast-paced environment
Industry UsageOften used for former chefs transitioning rolesCurrent role in food service
Search IntentTransitioning from chef to other rolesSeeking kitchen positions

Ex Chefs are experienced culinary professionals who have previously held chef positions, often transitioning to other roles in the food industry. Line Cooks are current kitchen staff responsible for preparing dishes on the line. While both work in kitchens, Ex Chefs typically have more experience and credentials, whereas Line Cooks are actively working in food preparation roles.

What is a good career change for an ex chef?

Ex chefs often transition into roles such as food service management, culinary instructor, or food product development, leveraging their knowledge of food preparation, safety, and customer service. They may also pursue careers in hospitality, catering, or start their own food-related businesses, often requiring additional certifications or business skills.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Ex Chef jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Ex Chef job openings:

Infographic showing various Ex Chef job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,485 per year, or $18 per hour.

Pastry Chef/Baker

West Palm Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

A SWEET Opportunity

Join our team here at Earth + Sugar as a full-time Pastry Chef / Baker. Our shop is located in downtown West Palm Beach. Check out our site at https://earthandsugar.com/ to learn more!

We are in need of a qualified and experienced Pastry Chef/Baker to join our dynamic and award winning confectionary and dessert studio. Our ideal candidate will be positive, self-driven, passionate, reliable, motivated and a team player. This is a full time position preparing fresh multi-tier cakes, pastries and desserts. The Pastry
Chef/Baker must be experienced in preparing fresh cakes, pastries and desserts from scratch. The typical schedule for our Pastry/Baking team is Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm, with the flexibility to swap one week day for a Saturday if need be.

Please note: This position does not involve cake decorating.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
  • Experienced working with ingredient limitations (ex. gluten free, allergies, sugar free, etc)
  • Ensure that all cakes, pastries & desserts produced in the studio meet the high quality of standards in conjunction with Earth and Sugar
  • Diverse knowledge of sanitation protocols, baking preparation and techniques
  • Ability to lift and walk carrying products weighing at least 50 pounds (unassisted)

Preferred but not required:

  • ServSafe
  • Degree/Certificate in Culinary Arts with an emphasis on pastry-making or baking

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the production and preparation of fresh cakes, pastries and desserts
  • Apply company standards, protocols & procedures at all times
  • Ensure that proper hygiene and safety of the station are according to the health department requirements
  • Execute preliminary orders for the day
  • Ensure that work area and kitchen equipment is at all times clean, organized and always fully stocked
  • Must comply with all health and safety guidelines
  • Maintain a consistent work attendance and punctuality record

The icing on the cake…

● Competitive; Depending on experience with eligibility for overtime
● Paid Time Off

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