Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bloomfield, 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

  • Agawam, MA (15 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Agawam, MA (15 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Restaurant Cook & Chef . -Mediterranean Turkish, Persian cuisine

  • Southington, CT (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • moments ago
  • Southington, CT (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • moments ago

Restaurant Cook, Turkish, Persian cuisine Prefer having experience in Persian, Turkish menu Mainly Kebab, Kabab, Burgers Full and part time Southington area salary or hourly please call ......

Crew Member

  • Springfield, MA (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation area, storage areas, including interior and exterior of restaurant, equipment, and utensils....

Lead Cook - Summer Camp

  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

un Lead Cook - Summer Camp (Westfield) compensation: $25.00 per hour employment type: job title: Lead Cook - Summer Camp Lead Cook - Summer Camp Full-Time Seasonal Employment Mid-May - Labor Day...

Cook - Long Term Care

  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join our dynamic Team at Saint Mary Home. Mission Driven Team Environment What to Expect in This Role: As a Cook at Saint Mary...

Dishwasher

  • Newington, CT (11 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Newington, CT (11 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Cook II- Evening Shifts

  • Cromwell, CT (17 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cromwell, CT (17 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

The Cook II performs thorough methods of food preparation, portion control, sanitation and routine maintenance of equipment in accordance with standards....

Cook

  • Cobalt, CT (22 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cobalt, CT (22 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 22 hours ago

Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 24 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 4:30 am to 1:00pm Every other weekend Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford...

KFC Cook

  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

We offer early wage access through Tapcheck so you can cash out on your wages before payday!** At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location : C&S Westfield - 53 Summit Lock Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Note: online applications accepted only....

Heavy Duty Kitchen Worker - MGM Springfield

  • Springfield, MA (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA (18 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

Dishwasher

  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $16.35 - $19.25 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Line Cook-West Hartford

  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Multitask in a high volume kitchen Basic math and written communication skills Working Conditions Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation Continuous reaching, bending, lifting, carrying...

Prep Cook-West Hartford

  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Apply Description The Prep Cook is responsible for working under the leadership of the restaurant's executive chef for all food preparation needs....

Sous Chef- West Hartford

  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (6 miles from Bloomfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

He/she supervises other kitchen staff, keeps abreast of any problems that arise in the kitchen and seizes control of a situation at a moment's notice....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bloomfield, CT

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 Bloomfield, CT 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 Bloomfield, 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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