Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wharton, 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

Deli Clerk - PT

A little about us..... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...

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 (14 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverdale, NJ (14 miles from Wharton, 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 (16 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Livingston, NJ (16 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • moments 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...

Sushi Prep, Kitchen Help

  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Food Service Specialist - Full Time

  • Mt Arlington, NJ (3 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mt Arlington, NJ (3 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 3 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 (24 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Passaic, NJ (24 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 8 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 (11 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 8 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 (13 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (13 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 9 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...

Food Service Worker-Irvington

  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Cook - Irvington

  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Irvington, NJ (23 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 11 hours 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...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • West Orange, NJ (19 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Orange, NJ (19 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Wayne, NJ (17 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ (17 miles from Wharton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wharton, 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 Wharton, 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 Wharton, 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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