Kitchen Staff Jobs in Princeton, 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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Tavern519

Head Chef

  • Tavern519
  • Frenchtown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tavern519
  • Frenchtown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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

Cook, Food and Beverage

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our...

Food Service Worker

  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ewing, NJ (10 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Location Name: GREENWOOD HOUSE - 54600001 Location ID: 54600001 Food Service Worker Location: GREENWOOD HOUSE - 54600001 Workdays/shifts : Mornings and afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, 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 - Hamilton Marktetplace

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, 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...

Cook & kitchen help

  • Matawan, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Matawan, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items...

Cook

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, 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 (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, 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 (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, 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....

Sous Chef

  • Peapack, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Preschool Cook

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

If you have: A High School Diploma or equivalent. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking. A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire....

Line Cook

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

At True Food Kitchen we pride ourselves on serving great food! This means that we rely on our line cooks to consistently and efficiently prepare and cook our recipes to the highest quality. Many...

Cook & kitchen help

  • Matawan, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for a cook and kitchen help for a Japanese restaurant. Training available on the style. Competitive salary

Demographic Data for Princeton, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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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