Kitchen Staff Jobs in Branchburg, 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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Event Cook

  • Hamilton, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Event Cook Job Reference Number: 30728 Employment Type: Part-Time Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation State: New Jersey (US-NJ) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a skilled,...

Crew Member

  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Become a Team Member of Jersey Mikes MC-TEAMS vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes ready-to-take-off career that is fun, fulfilling and rewarding! We...

Food Service Worker - Join Today

  • Ewing, NJ (19 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ewing, NJ (19 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY - 55929006 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • New Hope, PA (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Hope, PA (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Associate - Part Time

  • Hillsborough, NJ (3 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (3 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Follow proper guidelines for food preparation, timekeeping, sanitation, and all other procedures. Train new Team Members. Assist in monitoring inventory levels of products and supplies....

Crew Member

  • Mercerville, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mercerville, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 11 hours 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...

Line Cook

  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

. + Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items + May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station + Attends work and...

Dishwasher

  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

When you work at The Delaney of Bridgewater, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Cook I

  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Food Service Worker

  • Lyons, NJ (15 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lyons, NJ (15 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes; Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold...

Kitchen Help

  • East Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Full Time kitchen help needed for Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. Prep, make salads, grill, light cooking. Please call Steve ...

Dishwasher

  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our Utility Cleaners play an important role in support of a number of vital hotel functions. At our hotels these associates may work across departments (e.g., kitchen, food and...

Cook I

  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (7 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Sous Chef (Corporate Food Services)

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation....

Demographic Data for Branchburg, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Branchburg, 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 Branchburg, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Branchburg, 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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