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Public Kitchen and Bar

sous chef

Providence, RI

$1.1K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Urgent Opportunity: Highly Skilled Sous Chef Needed! Are you looking for a dynamic kitchen environment where your creativity shines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced setting where teamwork and delicious ...

Hiway Harrys

Head Chef

Johnson Creek, WI · On-site

$20/hr

Urgent Opportunity: Join Us as a Highly Skilled Head Chef! Are you passionate about leading a dynamic kitchen team in a fun and loving environment? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings where your ...

Asia Live Valley Fair

Sous Chef

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$70K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

``` Urgent Opportunity: Talented Sous Chef at Asia Live Valley Fair Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can unleash your culinary creativity? Do you thrive in a fun and loving ...

Asia Live Valley Fair

Sous Chef

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$70K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

``` Urgent Opportunity: Talented Sous Chef at Asia Live Valley Fair Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can unleash your culinary creativity? Do you thrive in a fun and loving ...

EAT Restaurant Partners

Sous Chef Civita Italia

Henrico, VA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

EAT Restaurant Partners - Urgent Hiring for a Highly Skilled Sous Chef Are you looking for a fun and dynamic kitchen environment where your culinary talents can truly shine? Do you want to work in a ...

Mamma G's

Chef

Rochester, NY · On-site

$1.4K/wk

  • Retirement

Urgent Hiring: Highly Skilled Chef at Mamma G's Are you looking for a fun and loving work environment where your culinary skills can shine? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that creates ...

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How much do urgent chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for urgent chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an urgent chef?

An Urgent Chef is a professional cook hired on short notice to fill immediate kitchen staffing needs. They may work in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, or private events to manage food preparation and ensure smooth kitchen operations. Urgent Chefs must be highly skilled, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure. Their responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and sometimes creating menus based on available ingredients. This role is ideal for experienced chefs who enjoy dynamic environments and fast-paced challenges.

What are some typical challenges faced by an urgent chef in a professional kitchen?

Urgent Chefs often face the challenge of preparing quality dishes quickly during peak service times or when covering unexpected staff shortages. They must be adept at prioritizing tasks, managing stress, and coordinating closely with team members to ensure timely and accurate order completion. Adapting to changing menus or special requests on short notice is also common. The fast-paced environment can be demanding, but it offers valuable opportunities to build resilience, refine culinary techniques under pressure, and grow into higher-level chef or kitchen management roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an urgent chef?

To thrive as an Urgent Chef, you need expert culinary abilities, time management skills, and experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced kitchens, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and rapid order management tools is essential. Strong communication, agility, and leadership are important soft skills for coordinating with kitchen staff and quickly adapting to shifting priorities. These competencies are vital for maintaining food quality and safety while meeting urgent demands in dynamic hospitality environments.

How to get an urgent chef job with no experience?

To secure an urgent chef position with no experience, focus on gaining basic culinary skills through short courses or volunteering in kitchens. Highlight your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and ability to work in fast-paced environments on your resume, and consider applying to entry-level or temporary roles that provide on-the-job training.
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Infographic showing various Urgent Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

PRN Urgent Care Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

CareNow Urgent Care - Kansas City Market

Brentwood, TN • On-site

Other

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description

Specialization:
Urgent Care
Urgent Care Emergency Medicine
Urgent Care Family Medicine
Urgent Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Job Summary:

CareNow Urgent Care is seeking board-certified PRN nurse practitioners to join our Kansas City, MO clinics.

Qualified Candidates:

  • Comfortable seeing ages three months and up
  • Board certified
  • Has or willing to obtain Kansas and/or Missouri state medical licensure
  • Ability to perform first reads on x-rays
  • Skills to perform patient treatment procedures for most acute illnesses or injuries to include: pediatric -and adult care; I&Ds; suturing, etc.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible hours; great work/life balance
  • Outpatient only with no hospital rounds or ER call
  • Paid medical malpractice

About CareNow Urgent Care:

  • CareNow Urgent Care is one of the leading providers of quality, caring, and convenient outpatient urgent and primary care
  • An urgent care practice integrated into HCA Healthcare’s comprehensive network of facilities
  • Physician-driven company to focus your time and attention on what truly matters—your patients’ care
  • Flexible work schedules, streamlined administration processes, and reliable staff support
  • CareNow-Kansas City has 15 clinic locations.

The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarter giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast—KC features four James Beard Award winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now.

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