| Finding a position as a chef in Dallas is no easy feat. | | | | Sous Chef |
| Not all Dallas chef jobs are the same. Below is a | | | | A sous chef works under an executive chef in a |
| description of the various types of Texas jobs for | | | | kitchen. Most large kitchens require a sous chef, but |
| chefs along with restaurants who hire from time to | | | | many fine dining establishments with complicated |
| time. | | | | menus will also fill sous chef jobs. In Dallas, the Omni |
| Line Chef | | | | Hotel employs sous chefs, but there are many other |
| A line chef, most commonly referred to as a line cook, | | | | hotels and restaurants that require this position be filled |
| does not oversee an entire kitchen, but rather one | | | | too. |
| particular area of the kitchen. For example, these | | | | Executive Chef |
| types of chefs will focus on butchering or grilling. A line | | | | An executive chef oversees all operations in a kitchen. |
| cook will be required to know everything about their | | | | From hiring and training staff to ordering ingredients to |
| particular. Many chain restaurants and family | | | | developing a menu, executive chefs have many |
| restaurants such as T.G.I Fridays and Brick House | | | | responsibilities. Not all executive chefs cook every day, |
| Tavern & Tap in Dallas hire line chefs. | | | | but many do. In most cases, an executive chef will |
| Commis | | | | cook during busy times and for large events. This role |
| This is an entry-level position that is overseen by a line | | | | is required in most restaurant kitchens as well as in |
| cook. Before you can become a higher-level chef you | | | | other types of food service businesses. |
| have to gain experience using a knife, food | | | | In addition to the chef jobs listed above, there are |
| preparation, and plating. Most all executive chefs start | | | | other specialty chef jobs offered in Dallas. Positions |
| out as a commis. The International Continental is just | | | | such as garde mange (a line chef responsible for cold |
| one example of a Texas establishment that employs | | | | foods, i.e., salads) and a saucier (a line chef responsible |
| a commis. | | | | for sauces) are just two examples of other specialty |
| Pastry Chef | | | | chef jobs. |
| Pastry chef jobs in Dallas are offered in a range of | | | | This article is presented by Le Cordon Bleu Institute of |
| places including wedding cake bakeries such as | | | | Culinary Arts Dallas. Le Cordon Bleu Institute of |
| Opulent Cakes and golf courses such as Brookhollow | | | | Culinary Arts Dallas offers Le Cordon Bleu culinary |
| Golf Course. A seasoned pastry chef understands all | | | | education classes and culinary training programs in |
| the production requirements that go into a large pastry | | | | Dallas, Texas. To learn more about the class offerings, |
| order or detailed confections. Usually, a pastry chef will | | | | please visit Chefs.edu/Dallas for more information. |
| attend one of the Dallas colleges that offer a | | | | The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential |
| patisserie and baking program since this area is so | | | | jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are |
| specialized. In a restaurant kitchen or other large | | | | more probable than others. Le Cordon Bleu Institute of |
| kitchen, a pastry chef is also a line chef since he or | | | | Culinary Arts Dallas does not guarantee employment |
| she oversees one particular area of food production. | | | | or salary. |