Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Jersey

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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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

Lead Cook

Team Management and Training Supervise and guide seafood kitchen staff, including seafood kitchen clerks....

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

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

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli Clerk

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

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....

Eagle Oaks Country Club

Saute Chef / Line Cook Steakhouse

About the Club Eagle Oaks is known as one of the finest country clubs in New Jersey if not the East Coast. Impressive, lavish yet relaxing and inviting. Award-winning dining facilities including a...

Eagle Oaks Country Club

Pantry Person

Eagle Oaks is accepting applications for a qualified AM or PM Pantry person who is willing to work full time hours Tues- Sunday Must be able to execute prep for salad, Assemble sandwiches, Make...

Cook I

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Location Name: ASBURY PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT - 64539001 Location ID: 64539001 Cook I Location: ASBURY PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT - 64539001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Food Service Worker

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 1 hour 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...

Kitchen Assembly - Kitchen Associate

  • Linden, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Linden, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

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

Crew Member

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

"Jersey Mike's "A Sub Above" Jersey Mike's Subs is looking for Crew Members. Become part of Jersey Mike's vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes...

Food Service Associate - Full Time - Day

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities include preparation/assembly of meals, assisting with dishwashing and utility work and/or handling register....

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 8 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...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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