Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bridgewater, 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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Bakery BOH - PT

If you enjoy baked goods in a gourmet store environment, you will love our Bakery Clerk (BOH) position! We have an immediate need for a PT Bakery Clerk (BOH) in our Morris Plains, NJ store. Our...

Tavern519

Head Chef

  • Tavern519
  • Frenchtown, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tavern519
  • Frenchtown, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Food Preparation: Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Meat Clerk

Our Morris Plains, NJ Store is seeking a PT Meat Clerk for its busy department. We also work weekends to take care of our customers, so bring your customer service skills and join our team...

Taphouse Grille

Head Chef

Responsibilities: Lead the kitchen staff to deliver high-quality American cuisine in a timely manner. Develop and update the menu to reflect seasonal ingredients and customer preferences....

Food Service Worker-Irvington

  • Irvington, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Irvington, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • moments ago

Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Cook - Irvington

  • Irvington, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Irvington, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • moments ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Service daily hot lunch...

Kitchen Assembly - Kitchen Associate

  • Linden, NJ (19 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (19 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

May be required to complete essential paperwork related to food preparation, packaging, or labeling....

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Whippany, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Whippany, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 hours 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...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • West Orange, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

2nd cook needed ASAP for Pizzeria/Restaurant - read full description (Morris Pla

  • Morris Plains, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Pizzeria/Restaurant in Morris plains We also have a position open for a 2nd cook position in our kitchen. 35-40 hours per week. The general work schedule required will be: Tuesday 12pm-9pm...

Cook & kitchen help

  • Matawan, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Matawan, NJ (22 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Cook & kitchen help (Matawan) Valena Group compensation: competitive salary, depending on experience employment type: job title: Cook and kitchen help Looking for a cook and kitchen help for a...

Line Cook - East Hanover Chili's

  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Cook

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a dishwasher, you will help to ensure the kitchen staff has clean dishes and supplies needed to prepare our unique culinary offerings....

Cook

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: One (1) year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment. High School Diploma/GED....

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, 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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