Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Brunswick, 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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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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

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

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Baker - 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...

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...

Restaurant Crew Members - $17/hr

  • Far Hills, NJ (19 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Far Hills, NJ (19 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Wed love to have you at our tablejoin us in reimagining home dining! The Restaurant is located in the Walmart. About the Role At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter...

Restaurant Crew Member - $17/hr

  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Sous Chef

  • Short Hills, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

The steaks are high when it comes to upholding quality standards in food preparation and cleanliness as a Sous Chef....

Sous Chef ( Multiple Vacancies) Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Oversight of kitchen personnel in the production of hot and cold food, in the cleaning of food preparation areas, and in the control of food costs....

Caribbean Cook

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to foster a collaborative team environment. Develop and implement new recipes and menu items that reflect current culinary trends....

Unit Counselor-Food Service Worker (HB532803)

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Institute for Community Living (ICL) is a non-profit organization servicing the NYC-Metro area and for over 35 years, we’ve provided life-saving care to New Yorkers in need that includes but is...

Cook I

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Crew Member

  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking crew members for our McDonalds restaurants! It's time you worked for someone who will give you the tools to learn, grow and be what you want to be - both personally and...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Red Bank, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : The Atrium - 40 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Schedule : Full time and part...

Food Service Worker

  • Rahway, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview: The Food Service Worker is responsible to prepare and deliver quality food for patients, visitors and staff, following HACCP standards. Qualifications: Required: Cooking experience...

Demographic Data for New Brunswick, 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...
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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...
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Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
In this course students will visit the past through cookbooks to learn about what foodstuffs and technologies were available and when, and how religious and nutritional concerns dictated what was...
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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