Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ashford, CT

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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Cook

  • Rochdale, MA (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochdale, MA (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 16 days ago

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

Line Cook - Lisbon Chili's

  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 3 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...

Food Service Worker (Per Diem)

  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 14 hours ago

Work where every momen t matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We...

Prep Cook

  • Glastonbury, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

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

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Pomfret - 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time and...

Crew Member

  • Enfield, CT (21 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Enfield, CT (21 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Sous Chef

  • Windham, CT (13 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Windham, CT (13 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade: 12 Morrison Healthcare is a leading...

Food Service Workers - Substitute

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Food Services/General Worker Date Posted: 9/1/2015 Location: Manchester Public Schools - District Date Available: As Needed Closing Date: N/A - OPEN   

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 5 days 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...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Willimantic, CT (13 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willimantic, CT (13 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Prep Cook

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Food Service Associate

  • East Glastonbury, CT (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Glastonbury, CT (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 8 days ago

(Labor intensive requiring you to be on your feet up to 6 hours at one time) Replenishes supplies, restock storeroom Delivers patient trays Serves food Assists with food preparation Prepares patient...

Food Service Associate Per Diem

  • Glastonbury, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 8 days ago

(Labor intensive requiring you to be on your feet up to 6 hours at one time) Replenishes supplies, restock storeroom Delivers patient trays Serves food Assists with food preparation Prepares patient...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ashford, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Ashford, CT 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 Ashford, CT
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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