Chef

Gap International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap International Associates is seeking an experienced full-time chef to support food preparation for internal meetings and client events in the Philadelphia area. You will be hands-on in the kitchen, planning menus, preparing meals, and managing supplies to ensure a seamless guest experience in a professional setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of professional culinary experience, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain kitchen efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent four-year culinary education.
• 5–10 years of professional culinary experience at Sous Chef level or higher.
• ServSafe certification and strong knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook simple, healthy meals for quarterly all‑company meetings (~100 people) and monthly client events.
• Plan practical, thoughtful menus aligned with event needs.
• Ensure efficient food preparation, service and cleanup.

Skills

Menu planning

Knife skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Guest experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Gap International is seeking an experienced full-time chef to support food preparation for internal meetings and client events at a small company. This role is responsible for preparing fresh, healthy meals, maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen, and ensuring food service runs smoothly for employees and guests.

The Chef will be hands-on in the kitchen—preparing meals, planning menus, and managing supplies. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and a seamless experience in a professional environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and help cook simple, healthy meals for quarterly all-company meetings of approximately 100 people and monthly client small group events.
• Plan menus that are practical, thoughtful, and aligned with the needs of each event.
• Ensure efficient food preparation, service, and cleanup.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and help minimize waste while keeping the kitchen well stocked.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent four-year culinary education.
• 5-10 years of professional culinary experience, including experience as a Sous Chef or higher.
• Professional catering and event-based culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification and strong knowledge of food safety practices.
• Demonstrated strength in menu planning, knife skills, and culinary execution.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Service-minded approach with attention to guest experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and maintain kitchen processes and systems.

GAP INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES

• Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world.
• People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy learning, growing, and performing at their best.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by taking on new challenges.
• Curious, flexible, and receptive to coaching and feedback.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-impact role with visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the company’s success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that values learning, teamwork, and innovation.

LOCATION

Gap International associates are based out of our corporate office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. To be considered for this role, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.