Kitchen Staff Jobs in Biddeford, ME

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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6:00am Meat Clerk Part Time

  • York, ME (24 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • York, ME (24 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 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...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Crew Member

  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • moments ago
  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • moments ago

Restaurant Crew Member Job Description: Join our dynamic team at Cafua Management Company as a Restaurant Crew Member and play a vital role in creating exceptional guest experiences. We are an...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • moments ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • moments ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Preparation Workers

  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago

at The Clam Shack in Kennebunk, Maine, United States Job Description FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS: FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS: JSK, LLC, dba The Clam Shack located in Kennebunk, Maine in York County: Temporary...

DISHWASHER (full time or part time)

  • Kennebunkport, ME (5 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (5 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago

Hurricane Restaurant is hiring dishwashers. We are seeking hard-working individuals to join our team. Hurricane is an established, "scratch" restaurant, with an excellent reputation. The right...

P.M. Line cook $500 sign on bonus

  • Kennebunkport, ME (5 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (5 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 3 hours ago

Hurricane Restaurant is hiring line cooks and pantry cooks. We are seeking hard-working individuals to join our team. Experience preferred but we are happy to train someone who is quick to learn...

Cook

  • Scarborough, ME (10 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarborough, ME (10 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

at Bayley's Lobster Pound in Scarborough, Maine, United States Job Description ContentBayleys Lobster Pound, Scarborough, ME, needs 9 temporary (04/01/25 10/31/25) and full-time Cooks. Set up...

Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Apply Here: The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is looking for full-time Cook to join our culinary team! Eighteen95 Restaurant & Armory Lounge. A beautiful Historic Hotel of America located in the...

Dishwasher/Milkshake Maker at Duckfat

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER High Competitive Wage. Paid Time Off. Flexible Schedule. Free Employee meals. Year-round stable work. NO last call late nights. Room for growth. A clean, professional and...

Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Ensure that hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation. Ensure that all meals are prepared as quickly and deliciously as possible....

Sous Chef

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Make sure that the hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation....

Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Ensure that hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation. Ensure that all meals are prepared efficiently and deliciously as possible....

Pastry Chef

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Pastry Chefs to our shipboard team for the 2025 season on America's rivers. Our shipboard team...

LB. MINI-MART Commissary Cook

  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

COMMISSARY KITCHEN // COOK LB. MINI-MART is seeking full-time prep cook for our Commissary Kitchen located in South Portland, within Fork Food Lab. Expected start date 3/17/25. Full-time work...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Biddeford, ME

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Biddeford, ME 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 Biddeford, ME
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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