Working as a Chef

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Chef Ratings

16K Chef reviews for 9K companies

Work/Life Balance
3.2 ★
Compensation & Benefits
3.3 ★
Career Opportunity
3.5 ★
Number of Jobs on Glassdoor

3K Chef Jobs

Chef Reviews

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AIDA CruisesAIDA Cruises
Chef De Parties
Dec 7, 2020

“Good working environment and enjoyable”

Marriott InternationalMarriott International
Executive Chef
Mar 1, 2021

“A perfect and happy place to work with.”

Papa John'sPapa John's
Pizza Maker
Apr 27, 2021

“Very good enjoy the day”

Natural KitchenNatural Kitchen
Sous Chef
Jan 23, 2021

“happy atmosphere to work”

Frank's Bar
Chef
Oct 24, 2021

“I love to serve people and I like to see happy customers!!”

EatHappyEatHappy
Sushi Chef
May 21, 2021

“If you choose morning shifts able to enjoy your long afternoon”

Pampered ChefPampered Chef
Chef
Mar 27, 2022

“none happy place to work”

Marriott InternationalMarriott International
Chef De Cuisine
Feb 15, 2021

“im happy working with marriott”

Top Companies for Chef

McDonald's
McDonald's
3.5 ★
86K Jobs
119K Reviews
145K Salaries

In 1954, an enterprising salesman named Ray Kroc discovered a small burger restaurant in California, and wrote the first page of McDonald’s® history. In 1967, the first McDonald’s Canada opened in Richmond, B.C. We’ve been growing with our communities and serving quality food at great value ever since.
 Today, McDonald’s Canada is proud to be one of the world’s leading foodservice retailers. From coast to coast, we serve delicious choices to more than 2.5 million people in over 1,400 locations every day. We’re also more than just your local restaurant. We’re hardworking small-business men and women, students working part-time, seniors getting the most out of life, and volunteers lending time to make a difference in the communities we live and work in.

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JOEY Restaurants
JOEY Restaurants
3.7 ★
348 Jobs
988 Reviews
1K Salaries

JOEY exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning and inventive culinary Chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. The JOEY Restaurant Group has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. ​ Our values shape every action we take and the decisions we make. JOEY is all about opportunity and our ongoing success is attributable to our exceptional, team-oriented, performance-driven partners who are constantly mastering their skill set. Our work environment is welcoming and inclusive, and our teams are passionate and creative. We embrace honesty and humility and are encouraged to fail forward and learn from our mistakes. Our industry-recognized performance-driven coaching culture paves the way for future leaders. Through ongoing coaching and mentorship, we directly impact the continuous learning, growth, and development of over 6000 partners within North America. ​ JOEY has been recognized as one of the Great Place to Work® Best Workplace in Canada for over a decade consecutively. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential. The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are people developers. Through ongoing coaching and mentorship, we directly impact the continuous learning, growth, and development of over 6000 partners within North America. ​We offer world-class development programs to support your continued growth in the areas of Leadership, Culinary, and Business Management. Leadership: We have received international awards for our leadership development programs which provide exceptional opportunities to grow your skills, your knowledge, and your ability to lead others. Culinary: Our Culinary programs will give you the opportunity to impact our in-house apprenticeship program, sponsor apprentices, and build on the relationships we have developed with local cooking colleges which may include guest lecturing, teaching, or curriculum development. If you work in one of our test store locations you will have a part in our product development and testing.

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