How does ChefJobs work?
ChefJobs is a matching site for individuals who are seeking a job in the foodservice industry and employers who are seeking qualified personnel. If you are a job seeker, click "Job Seekers" on the left menu to search for a job, post or edit your resume, update your profile, keep track of jobs that interest you, and receive email notification when a job is posted that fits your requirements. If you are an employer, click "Employers" on the left menu to search for prospective employees, post or edit your position(s), update your profile, keep track of job seekers that interest you, and receive email notification when a job seeker posts a resume that fits your needs.

Help for Job Seekers

How do I search for a job?
First click "Job Seekers" on the left menu, then click "Search Jobs" on the top or bottom menus. You can then click one of the Job Sections to view capsules of all the jobs in that section and the Details link in the right column of each capsule to view the complete job description. To search by keyword, state, or country, use the quick search form at the top of the page. Type your keyword in the "Keyword Search for" field, select a job section (or "All Sections") from the drop-down menu, select a state or country, and click "Search!" If you wish to further narrow your search, select the job section, click "Search!", and then click the Power Search link to utilize the more detailed power search form.

How do I contact an employer?
If the job description looks like it’s a fit for you, click the "Apply for Job" link (next to the arrow) to the left of the detailed job description. You can copy and paste your cover letter and resume into the application form and email it to the employer. If you have a website you can include a link to it.

How do I post a resume?
Click the "Post Resumes" link on the top or bottom menu, click the applicable section, and then click the "Register For An Account" link, which will open the registration form. Complete the form and click "Submit Information" to access the "Post a New Resume" form. You’ll have an opportunity to preview your resume before it’s posted on the site.

How do I make changes to a resume I’ve posted?
Click the "Edit Resumes" link on the top or bottom menu, and enter your username and password. Click the section in which you posted the resume and then click "Modify/Renew Resume". Type your resume number in the field and click "Search for Resume to Modify". Scroll down below your resume display and the Make Modifications heading to the editable resume fields. After you’ve made your changes, click "Submit Modifications" to post them.

How do I delete my resume?
Click the "Edit Resumes" link on the top or bottom menu, and enter your username and password. Click the section in which you posted the resume and then click "Delete Resume". Type your resume number in the field and click "Search for Resume to Delete". Scroll down below your resume display and the Delete Selected Resumes heading and click "Submit Deletion"

What if I forgot my resume number? How do I edit or delete it?
You can access these functions directly from your resume display. To view your resume, click "Employers" on the left menu and then click "Search Resumes" on the top or bottom menu. Use the quick search or power search forms to locate your resume, click the "Details" link in the right column, then click "Modify Resume" (on left next to the pencil) or "Delete Resume" (next to the trashcan). You will need to login with your username and password to access these functions.

Can I change my username and password?
You cannot change your username but you can change your password and update your contact information by clicking the "My Profile" link on the top or bottom menu.

How can I keep track of jobs that interest me?
On the left of each detailed job display is a Job Tracker checkbox. Click on the box to add the job to the list of jobs that interest you. Then click "My Job Tracker" on the top or bottom menu to view the job(s) you’ve selected. If a job no longer interests you, click the box to uncheck it on either the detailed job display or the capsule that appears in search results. It’s located to the left of the "Details" link.

Can I be notified if someone posts a job that’s a fit for me?
Yes, an email can be sent to you whenever someone posts a job that fits your criteria. Click "Job Alert" on the top or bottom menu, click on the section you desire, and then click "Create Agent". After logging in you can use the brief keyword form or click the "advanced search form" link to provide more specifics about the jobs you wish to be alerted to. You can modify or delete your job alert at any time.

How do I search for an employee?
First click "Employers" on the left menu, then click "Search Resumes" on the top or bottom menus. You can then click one of the Resume Sections to view capsules of all the resumes in that section and the Details link in the right column of each capsule to view the complete resume. To search by keyword, state, or country, use the quick search form at the top of the page. Type your keyword in the "Keyword Search for" field, select the resume section (or "All Sections") from the drop-down menu, select a state or country, and click "Search!" If you wish to further narrow your search, select the resume section, click "Search!", and then click the Power Search link to utilize the more detailed power search form.

How do I contact a prospective employee?
If the resume looks like it’s a fit for your position, click the "Contact this Candidate" link (next to the arrow) to the left of the resume. You can copy and paste an application in the message field or include a link to your website and application form.

How do I post a job?
Click the "Post Jobs" link on the top or bottom menu, click the applicable section, and then click the "Register For An Account" link, which will open the registration form. Complete the form and click "Submit Information" to access the "Post a New Job" form. You’ll have an opportunity to preview your job description before it’s posted on the site.

How do I make changes to a job I’ve posted?
Click the "Edit Jobs" link on the top or bottom menu, and enter your username and password. Click the section in which you posted the job and then click "Modify/Renew Job". Type your job number in the field and click "Search for Job to Modify". Scroll down below your job display and the Make Modifications heading to the editable job fields. After you’ve made your changes, click "Submit Modifications" to post them.

How do I delete a job I’ve posted?
Click the "Edit Jobs" link on the top or bottom menu, and enter your username and password. Click the section in which you posted the job and then click "Delete Job". Type your job number in the field and click "Search for Job to Delete". Scroll down below your job display and the Delete Selected Jobs heading and click "Submit Deletion"

What if I forgot my job number? How do I edit or delete it?
You can access these functions directly from your job display. To view the job you posted, click "Job Seekers" on the left menu and then click "Search Jobs" on the top or bottom menu. Use the quick search or power search forms to locate your job posting, click the "Details" link in the right column, then click "Modify Job" (on left next to the pencil) or "Delete Job" (next to the trashcan). You will need to login with your username and password to access these functions.

Can I change my username and password?
You cannot change your username but you can change your password and update your contact information by clicking the "My Profile" link on the top or bottom menu.

How can I keep track of resumes that interest me?
On the left of each detailed resume is a Resume Tracker checkbox. Click on the box to add the resume to the list of resumes that interest you. Then click "My Resume Tracker" on the top or bottom menu to view the resume(s) you’ve selected. If a resume no longer interests you, click the box to uncheck it on either the resume or the capsule that appears in search results. It’s located to the left of the "Details" link.

Can I be notified if someone posts a resume that’s a fit for my job?
Yes, an email can be sent to you whenever someone posts a resume that fits your criteria. Click "Resume Alert" on the top or bottom menu, click on the section you desire, and then click "Create Agent". After logging in you can use the brief keyword form or click the "power search form" link to provide more specifics about the resumes you wish to be alerted to. You can modify or delete your resume alert at any time.