Kitchen Staff Jobs in Jackson, 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

Lead Cook - Seafood Dept

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

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Meat Clerk

Our Tinton Falls, NJ Store is seeking a FT 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 today......

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...

Eagle Oaks Country Club

Saute Chef / Line Cook Steakhouse

Someone who is passionate about pasta and has a flair for crafting delicious Italian dishes Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot food items for various meal...

Candy Production Sous Chef

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary: Responsible for the daily in-house production of gourmet candy products. This position will also include front of house responsibilities, including serving product, upselling product...

Line Cook

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Oversee food preparation, delegating and checking on kitchen staff are performing their duties....

Food Service

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Hungry for a great job with filling experience? If you love good food (who doesnt?), youll crave being surrounded by the flavors of Six Flags as part of our foods team. Whether youre preparing,...

Grill Cook

  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Grill Cook at CAVA Grill Cook at CAVA in East Brunswick, New Jersey Posted in Other 14 days ago. Job Description: Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every...

Dishwasher - Holmdel Chili's

  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (21 miles from Jackson, 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...

Sous Chef

  • Long Branch, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (23 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen...

Cook

  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (13 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

If you're a foodie who loves to mix it up in the kitchen, then look no further we have the job for you! FT Position: 11am-7pm (SAT, SUN, TUES, WED, THUR- OFF MON/WED & OFF 1 Weekend/mo) What will...

Full Time Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

  • Wall Township, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Part Time Prepared Foods Dishwasher

  • Wall Township, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (15 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Worker

  • Plainsboro, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (20 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: NOVO NORDISK, PLAINSBORO - 49922001 Location ID: 49922001 Food Service Worker Location: NOVO NORDISK, PLAINSBORO - 49922001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Dishwasher

  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Jackson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Demographic Data for Jackson, NJ

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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 Jackson, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Jackson, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Jackson, 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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