Kitchen Staff Jobs in Freeport, 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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Cook

  • New Gloucester, ME (12 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Gloucester, ME (12 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 9 days ago

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

Crew Member

  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 5 hours ago
  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 5 hours ago

Join Us as a Crew Member and Make a Difference! Are you ready to be part of a team that's all about turning moments into memories? We're on the lookout for awesome Crew Members to help us create...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Hiring BOH Prep Cook - Vesta, North Yarmouth

  • North Yarmouth, ME (6 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 8 hours ago
  • North Yarmouth, ME (6 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 8 hours ago

Join our growing team! Vesta is a bustling new restaurant in North Yarmouth. We are off to an amazing start and we need a new full time BOH team member to help us with daytime prep. This position...

Food Service Worker - Full Time

  • Lewiston, ME (15 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lewiston, ME (15 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 22 hours ago

at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, United States Job Description At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our...

Cook

  • Scarborough, ME (22 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarborough, ME (22 miles from Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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....

Lead Line Cook

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (23 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (23 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago

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

Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, 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 (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, 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...

Kitchen Staff - Part Time

  • Scarborough, ME (22 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (22 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Kitchen Staff - Part Time Position Description: Scarborough Public Schools' Nutrition Department is seeking a motivated team-oriented person to add to our nutrition team....

Demographic Data for Freeport, ME

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Freeport, ME

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Freeport, 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 Freeport, 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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