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Chef roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a directly related field. Executive chef and research chef roles most commonly clear that bar. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and petition USCIS before your start date.
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Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs
- And more
Responsibilities:
- Prepares meals for patients and guests with an understanding of modified diets.
- Prepares high-volume special meals for cafeterias and patients.
- Develops, tests and standardizes recipes for upscale and general applications.
- Reviews with Clinical Nutritionist to ensure suitability for modified diets.
- Applies understanding of common diets.
- Demonstrates proficiency in traditional, international, and trendy cuisines.
- Creatively plans menus.
- Prepares and cooks hot and cold menu items using solid, efficient cooking and culinary fundamentals.
- Presents and displays food using artistic creativity and garnishes.
- Performs display/exhibition cooking in a manner to impress audiences.
- May provide personalized meal service to patients and guests.
- May solicit meal requests and deliver meals to fulfill requests.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the work area.
- Understands and adheres to county, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements.
- Observes all safety and infection control policies and procedures and uses required protection devices to prevent the transmission of food borne illness to patients, customers, and staff.
- Reports any safety hazards.
- Operates large and small institutional cooking equipment.
- Cleans equipment and performs preventive maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Utilizes a personal computer to access recipes, menus, and patient information.
- Requisitions food and supplies from the storeroom according to policies and procedures.
- Maintains stock securely and conducts inventory.
- Maintains records of various aspects of food preparation and presentation.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An associate's degree in culinary arts or the equivalent in training under the leadership of an executive chef.
- Four years of experience in restaurant, hotel, catering service, or other similar foodservice establishments.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to the hazards associated with an institutional kitchen.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
INTRODUCTION
Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs
- And more
Responsibilities:
- Prepares meals for patients and guests with an understanding of modified diets.
- Prepares high-volume special meals for cafeterias and patients.
- Develops, tests and standardizes recipes for upscale and general applications.
- Reviews with Clinical Nutritionist to ensure suitability for modified diets.
- Applies understanding of common diets.
- Demonstrates proficiency in traditional, international, and trendy cuisines.
- Creatively plans menus.
- Prepares and cooks hot and cold menu items using solid, efficient cooking and culinary fundamentals.
- Presents and displays food using artistic creativity and garnishes.
- Performs display/exhibition cooking in a manner to impress audiences.
- May provide personalized meal service to patients and guests.
- May solicit meal requests and deliver meals to fulfill requests.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the work area.
- Understands and adheres to county, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements.
- Observes all safety and infection control policies and procedures and uses required protection devices to prevent the transmission of food borne illness to patients, customers, and staff.
- Reports any safety hazards.
- Operates large and small institutional cooking equipment.
- Cleans equipment and performs preventive maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Utilizes a personal computer to access recipes, menus, and patient information.
- Requisitions food and supplies from the storeroom according to policies and procedures.
- Maintains stock securely and conducts inventory.
- Maintains records of various aspects of food preparation and presentation.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An associate's degree in culinary arts or the equivalent in training under the leadership of an executive chef.
- Four years of experience in restaurant, hotel, catering service, or other similar foodservice establishments.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to the hazards associated with an institutional kitchen.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chef
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
The O*NET profile for chefs specifies education and training requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Print it before your job search so you can cross-reference job descriptions against the federal definition of your role.
Target research chef and executive roles specifically
Line cook and sous chef positions rarely clear the specialty occupation threshold because they don't consistently require a bachelor's degree. Executive chef and research and development chef titles carry stronger degree requirements and draw far less USCIS scrutiny.
Verify the employer's LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Chef roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for culinary positions. Employers with a history of certified LCAs for chefs understand the process and are less likely to back out after an offer.
Document your degree equivalency before negotiating offers
If your culinary credential is a three-year diploma rather than a four-year bachelor's degree, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before an employer begins your petition. Gaps discovered mid-filing can delay your start date by months.
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must participate in E-Verify, and many H-1B-sponsoring employers are as well. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify may be filing H-1B petitions for the first time, which extends DOL and USCIS processing timelines.
Ask about the LCA wage level before you accept
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know the Level I through Level IV range for your metro area before salary discussions begin.
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Find Chef JobsChef H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a chef role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on the specific position. USCIS requires that the role normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like culinary arts or hospitality management. Executive chef and research chef roles typically qualify. General line cook or prep cook positions usually don't, because those jobs don't consistently require a four-year degree as an entry requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for chef positions?
Hotels, restaurant groups, food manufacturing companies, and corporate dining operators are the most active H-1B sponsors for culinary roles. Research and development chef positions at packaged food companies also generate consistent LCA filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for chef roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.
What documents does a chef need to support an H-1B petition?
Your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS and must include your educational credentials, any professional certifications like ACF designations, and evidence that your specific role requires a specialized degree. If your culinary diploma is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency is required to establish degree equivalency before the petition is submitted.
Can a chef on OPT get H-1B sponsorship from a restaurant?
Yes, but the restaurant must offer you a position that clears the specialty occupation threshold, typically an executive chef or culinary director title with documented degree requirements in the job description. Your employer needs to submit your H-1B registration during the annual USCIS lottery window in March. If selected, your OPT cap-gap protection covers the gap until October 1.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect chef compensation?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Prevailing wages for chef roles vary significantly by metro area and wage level. You can look up the current figures for your city using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting an offer, so you know the floor your employer must meet.
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