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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

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

Tavern519

Head Chef

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

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...

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...

Sous Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

staff in the absence of the Executive Chef....

Food Service Worker - Part time - 2nd shift - Mt. Holly

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

Cook

  • Edison, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Free movies, free popcorn, flex schedulesand more! Deliver superior service and quality products to our guests, while supporting the efforts to achieve AMCs goals. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and...

Line Cook

  • Cape May, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

to Table Dinners, including food preparation according to the description....

Food Service Worker

  • Camden, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location : Camden, NJ Join Our Team at Holtec International Now Hiring a Food Service Worker! Holtec International is seeking a dedicated and reliable Food Service Worker to...

Housekeeping & Food Service Workers Open House

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Ann Klein Forensic Center, located in West Trenton, NJ, is currently seeking energetic and responsible individuals to join our team. Bring your resume and learn more at our: Open House Monday,...

Seasonal Line Cook - Judy's

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and address any challenges that arise....

Food Service Worker - Host/Tray Delivery

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Overview CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a...

Dishwasher

  • Old Tappan, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Old Tappan, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary. Maintains the correct storage of all cookware, china, glassware, and utensils....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
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 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
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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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