Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bridgeton, 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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Restaurant Crew Member - $17/hr

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Wed love to have you at our tablejoin us in reimagining home dining! About the Role At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter where you live. As a Line Cook, you are a...

Executive Chef

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Oversee Shift Cooking - Check methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position. Location: DuPont Chestnut Run - 974 Centre Road Building 730, Wilmington, DE 19805 Note: online applications accepted only....

Crew Member

  • Middletown, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Jersey Mike's Subs has been making amazing subs since 1956 in Point Pleasant New Jersey! The Jersey Mikes tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Dover, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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,...

Line Cook

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Cook and prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff according to the Snuff Recipe Index, ensuring food quality and time standards are always met....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Gilpin Hall - 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 Schedule: Part time schedule. Days and hours may...

Cook / Chef

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and...

Cook

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Cook

  • Middletown, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middletown, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview Heart of House is a key position in our organization. They are critical to creating a diningexperience worth celebrating which in turn creates guest loyalty by consistently and...

Cook

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Cook at Legal Grounds Cafe in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Prepare meals according to the cafe menu Be able to follow instructions and constantly deliver an excellent...

Food Service Worker

  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Food Service Worker JobID: 1688 Position Type: Support Staff/Cafeteria Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Location: Bridgeton School District Closing Date: 04/27/2025   Please see attached job...

Line Cook

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Preparation Willingness to Learn Reliability in Attendance and Performance Ability to follow instructions Problem Solving Skills Interpersonal Skills Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Knowledge of food...

Dietary Cook

  • Dover, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dover, DE (22 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

preparation/serving experience Benefits : Tuition Assistance Loan Forgiveness Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations Diverse programming...

Food Service Utility (Part Time)

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Bridgeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location: Gilpin Hall - 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 Schedule: Part time schedule. Days and hours...

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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...
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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 Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, 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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