Kitchen Staff Jobs in Morristown, 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...

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....

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Riverdale, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverdale, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, 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...

Baker

  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Head Chef Wanted One World Pizza (Jersey City) Global Pizza Concep

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

One World Pizza in Jersey City is hiring a Head Chef to lead our globally inspired kitchen. This is not a traditional slice shop. We specialize in rotating international flavorsthink Korean,...

Sushi Prep, Kitchen Help

  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual looking for a full-time position as a kitchen helper that can work five days a week at Clifton NJ location between the hours of 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM (it...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : IEEE - 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location : IEEE - 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Specialist - Full Time

  • Mt Arlington, NJ (12 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mt Arlington, NJ (12 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Follow proper guidelines for food preparation, timekeeping, sanitation, and all other procedures. Train new Team Members and delegate work on assigned shift....

Food Service Worker - SMHP Dietary

  • Passaic, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Passaic, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

variety of patient and non patient food service duties such as preparing and delivering patient trays, servicing the cafeteria, working on tray line, stocking storage areas, preparing nourishments, dishwashing...

Sous Chef - Morristown, New Jersey

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards + Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules...

Line Cook - East Hanover Chilis

  • East Hanover, NJ (7 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (7 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 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...

Meat Clerk Full Time

  • Staten Island, NY (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (23 miles from Morristown, 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...

Cook

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

About Us Overview If you're a foodie who loves to mix it up in the kitchen then look no further! Responsibilities You will use your creativity and passion for delicious food to deliver an enhanced...

Demographic Data for Morristown, NJ

Moving to Morristown, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Morristown, NJ below.


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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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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