Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kittery, 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 (4 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • York, ME (4 miles from Kittery, 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...

Full Time Cook

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 28 days ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 28 days ago

Full Time Cook $500** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods in Durham is currently hiring for experienced Line Cook (what we call Level 2) to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Kittery, 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....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Rochester, NH (18 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rochester, NH (18 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 hours ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867. Schedule : Part time schedule. Days and...

Food Preparation Workers

  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 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 (24 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 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 (24 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 8 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...

Meat Clerk

  • Stratham, NH (10 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Stratham, NH (10 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 16 hours ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Assistant Grounds Member/Custodial Crew Member

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Grounds Member/Custodial Crew Member - Split Shift DEPARTMENT: FacilitiesPOSITION STATUS: FT 12 month (At Will) ExemptPOSITION REPORTS TO: Facilities ManagerJob Summary:Assistant Grounds...

Cook Position at Flatbread Company Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth, NH (4 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (4 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Flatbread Company Portsmouth We are a fun & busy open kitchen offering great benefits! If you ALREADY work in the industry, hear us out on what sets us apart- We close at 9:00 on weekdays & 9:30...

Part Time Prepared Foods Dishwasher

  • Portsmouth, NH (4 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (4 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

4:00pm - 8:00pm Crew Member Shifts

  • Rochester, NH (18 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NH (18 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Job Benefits: Flexible Schedule Daily Pay App - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Education Assistance Free meals and Uniforms 401K Medical/Dental Growth Opportunities!! Requirements: We believe in...

Prep Cook - Dover Chili's

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day 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...

Line Cook - Dover Chili's

  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, NH (9 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day 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/Cashier - Newmarket School Nutrition

  • Newmarket, NH (11 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newmarket, NH (11 miles from Kittery, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Performs cleaning duties, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Demographic Data for Kittery, ME

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kittery, ME

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 Kittery, 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 Kittery, 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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