Chef

Little Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Little Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge in Texas seeks a talented Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious Jamaican-inspired dishes. You will lead kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and ensure dishes wow guests with quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate has experience as a chef or cook, holds culinary certification, and demonstrates strong leadership, time management, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook.
• Culinary school certification preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create menus according to season and customer research.
• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment.
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary.
• Follow all food safety regulations.

Skills

Menu planning

Leadership

Time management

Stress resilience

Education

Culinary school certification

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating innovative menus and preparing delicious meals for our customers. The ideal candidate is experienced with jamaican dishes, creative, and able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Create menus according to season and customer research
• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary
• Follow all food safety regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook
• Certification from culinary school preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership skills