Chief Cook Jobs
Chief Cook jobs are open across maritime shipping, hospitality, healthcare food service, and institutional catering, at every level from entry-level galley cook to executive chef, with specializations in dietary compliance, international cuisine, and large-scale production cooking. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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Who's Hiring
- US Department of Veterans Affairs110
- Amazon43
- Banfield Pet Hospital43
- JLL39
- Lockheed Martin35
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Education35
- Technology & Software16
- Hospitality & Tourism12
- Government & Public Sector8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief cook jobs.
- Minimum two to five years of experience as a head or chief cook in a commercial kitchen or galley
- Current ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent state food handler credential
- STCW Basic Safety Training certificate for maritime and offshore chief cook positions
- Demonstrated ability to plan menus, manage food cost budgets, and control inventory for large groups
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and experience maintaining compliance logs and food safety documentation
- Culinary degree or vocational certificate from an accredited program, or equivalent documented on-the-job training
Tips for Your Chief Cook Job Search
Tailor your resume to each vessel or venue type
Maritime chief cook postings prioritize STCW certificates and sea time, while institutional roles focus on volume output and dietary regulations. Pull the exact language from each posting and mirror it in your resume's experience section to clear applicant tracking filters.
List every relevant certification up front
ServSafe, HACCP training, STCW Basic Safety, and any culinary credentials should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a separate section. Hiring managers for chief cook roles scan for compliance credentials before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief cook openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Target postings by vessel class or facility size
A bulk carrier galley and a 500-bed hospital kitchen are both chief cook roles but require completely different output scales. Filter your search by employer type and crew or resident count so you're only applying to environments where your experience transfers cleanly.
Prepare a practical skills demonstration for interviews
Many chief cook interviews include a working interview or a timed prep test rather than purely behavioral questions. Have two or three signature dishes ready that show protein handling, volume plating, and waste management, since those are the skills most employers want to verify in person.
Negotiate schedule and rotation terms before accepting
Maritime and offshore chief cook contracts run on fixed rotation schedules, often 28 days on and 28 days off. Confirm the rotation, relief cook coverage, and overtime policy before you sign, because these terms vary significantly and directly affect your annual take-home time.
Chief Cook Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief cooks?
The most active employers for chief cooks right now are US Department of Veterans Affairs, Amazon, and Banfield Pet Hospital, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to stay consistent across maritime operators, hospital systems, and large-scale institutional food service providers throughout the year.
How many chief cook jobs are remote?
About 49% of chief cook openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The small remote share is concentrated in culinary consulting, menu development contracting, and food safety training positions where on-site presence is not required daily.
How do you become a chief cook?
Start by completing a culinary arts program or accumulating substantial on-the-job experience as a line cook, then advance to sous chef or cook supervisor roles to build supervisory hours. Earn your ServSafe Food Manager certification and, for maritime work, your STCW Basic Safety Training. Consistently document menu planning, food cost management, and large-volume output in each role you hold, since employers use that progression to evaluate readiness for a chief cook title.
Can you get hired as a chief cook with little experience?
Some employers, particularly in institutional food service and smaller maritime vessels, will hire cooks with limited head-of-kitchen experience if you hold the required food safety credentials and can demonstrate strong volume cooking skills. Building a portfolio of menus you've planned, noting the number of covers or crew served, helps offset a shorter tenure. Targeting smaller operations first builds the supervisory record larger employers want to see before promoting or hiring at the chief level.
What does the chief cook interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on certifications, availability, and schedule flexibility, followed by an in-person or on-site interview that often includes a practical cooking evaluation. Maritime operators may also require a medical fitness exam and a review of your sea service record. The full process from application to offer typically runs one to three weeks, though offshore and vessel positions may move faster due to rotation gaps.
Where can I find and apply to chief cook jobs?
You can find and apply to chief cook jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred work environment, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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