Kitchen Staff Jobs in Barnegat, NJ

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Line Cook - Toms River Chili's

  • Toms River, NJ (14 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ (14 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Crew Member

  • Manahawkin, NJ (7 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (7 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Toms River, NJ (14 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ (14 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep & Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Howell, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Howell, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Duties include prep for breakfast and lunch items, dishwashing and general cleaning. Great opportunity for someone looking for steady work....

Kitchen Help / Prep needed for New Pizzeria in Toms River NJ

  • Beachwood, NJ (10 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beachwood, NJ (10 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen help prep wanted for new Pizzeria located in Toms River NJ. To set up an interview please contact us today.

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Howell, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Howell, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Manahawkin, NJ (7 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (7 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Live MAS!... & Grow your Career at TACO BELL! "TOP FRANCHISE" 3 Years Running - Entrepreneur "100 Most Influential Companies" - Time Join one of the hottest global brands - with a top Franchisee -...

Crew Member

  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago

The Taco Bell Team Member is the first and last face that customers see when they walk through the door and only because of YOU that our customers keeping returning to fulfill their cravings. You...

Service Crew Member

  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago

The Taco Bell Team Member is the first face that customers see when they walk through the door or first voice they hear when they place a drive-thru order so YOU will set the tone for the Taco...

Food Crew Member

  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 4 days ago

The Taco Bell Team Member is the first and last face that customers see when they walk through the door and only because of YOU that our customers keeping returning to fulfill their cravings. You...

Cook 1st shift

  • Wrightstown, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wrightstown, NJ (24 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cooking or food preparation role. Strong skills in cooking techniques such as baking, grilling, and frying....

Cook

  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Barnegat, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Brick, NJ (19 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (19 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Substitute Food Service Worker JobID: 5124 Position Type: FOOD SERVICES Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: To Be Determined Closing Date: 05/02/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Food Service Worker

  • Bayville, NJ (8 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bayville, NJ (8 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/Food Service Worker Date Posted: 10/4/2024 Location: Central Regional School District Date Available: 12/01/2024 Closing Date: 11/30/2024   Additional...

Substitute Food Service Workers

  • Galloway, NJ (23 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Galloway, NJ (23 miles from Barnegat, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Substitutes/Substitute Food Service Worker Date Posted: 11/29/2023 Location: Galloway Township Public Schools Date Available: 01/09/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Demographic Data for Barnegat, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Barnegat, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Barnegat, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Barnegat, NJ
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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