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ShopRite - Baker (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

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Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

ShopRite - Baker (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Burlington, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

retirement plans

training programs

training programs

overtime pay

overtime pay

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Ewing, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Mercerville, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.40 to $19.35

From $17.40 to $19.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

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ShopRite - Baker (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.92
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

ShopRite is a premier supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service across its numerous locations. Rooted deeply in community values, ShopRite aims to deliver an outstanding shopping experience by offering fresh and diverse food items that cater to the varied needs of its customers. As a company that lives by the purpose 'To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy,' ShopRite fosters a work environment that prioritizes safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency, all vital components critical to the success of its business goals. With a focus on these... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
  • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures
  • Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
  • Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
  • Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in bakery or food preparation preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and food preparation instructions accurately
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to operate bakery equipment safely
  • Good physical stamina and endurance
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a food service environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently when necessary

Job Duties

  • Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
  • Maintain department sanitation and QA standards including safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment
  • Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards
  • Keep floor clear of debris and spills
  • Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance
  • Maintain and properly use all department equipment as required
  • Pack out product into display cases
  • Rotate product to ensure freshness
  • Ensure accurate signage for the department
  • Prepare trays to Company’s and Customer’s satisfaction
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Bakery operation
  • Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
  • Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food
  • Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color
  • Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends or processes ingredients in the production of food products, according to formulas or recipes
  • Rotate all merchandise in accordance with quality assurance standards to ensure freshness
  • Prepare special order requests, as required
  • Track movement of sales on production logs
  • Take a complete & accurate inventory of supplies weekly and re-order supplies and ingredients as needed
  • Place reclamation in its proper location
  • Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
  • Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery department that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
  • Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store
  • Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers
  • Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
  • Receive deliveries
  • Assist in other departments when instructed
  • Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and with all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations
  • Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection
  • Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods
  • Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Bakery operations
  • Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
  • report any equipment problems immediately
  • Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly
  • report any failures immediately
  • Complete all applicable department training programs
  • Perform all duties in accordance all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)
  • Maintain punctual and regular attendance
  • Work overtime as assigned
  • Work cooperatively with others
  • Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Baker (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Baker (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Trenton, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Burlington, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

retirement plans

training programs

training programs

overtime pay

overtime pay

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr at ShopRite

Ewing, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.92

Exact $15.92

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Mercerville, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.40 to $19.35

From $17.40 to $19.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

7 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Trenton, NJ - April 2026

Browse 7 entry level Chef jobs in Trenton, NJ. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Chef Jobs in Trenton, NJ

Employers in Trenton, NJ are actively hiring entry level Chef staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Chef Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Chef positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Trenton, NJ

Entry level Chef pay in Trenton, NJ typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Trenton, NJ

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Trenton, NJ create steady demand for entry level Chef positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Chef Roles

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    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Trenton, NJ

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Trenton, NJ offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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