Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orono, 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

  • Orono, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 18 days ago

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

Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 17 hours ago

TheRoss Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support forresidents including assistedliving, skilledrehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of...

Food Preparation Worker in Bangor

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 1 day ago

We are now hiring a Food Preparation Worker for a client in Bangor, Maine. Interested? Apply today!...

Food Service Worker

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of methods and practices of food preparation and service. Ability to oversee patients in performance of simple tasks. Ability to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness....

Restaurant Line Cook

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 2 days ago

preparation techniques Knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield Possess and maintain culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions Read, write legibly, understand and speak...

$16.50 /HR Overnight Crew Member plus $1.50 shift differential 12am-5am

  • Old Town, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Old Town, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Background Check Required. Shift differential 12am-5am +$1.50 Hiring Now Growth Opportunities! Competitive Wages 401K Dental and Medical Insurance Earned Paid time off as you advance Free Meals...

Crew Member - Overnight Shift

  • Old Town, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Old Town, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Background Check Required! Shift differential 12am-5am +$1.50 Description: Now offering: Tuition Assistance! Meals and uniforms provided! 401k for eligible employees! Health Insurance for eligible...

Dishwasher - Bangor Chili's

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 5 days 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...

Cook - Per Diem

  • Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago

at Woodlands Senior Living LLC in Brewer, Maine, United States Job Description Cook Per Diem Brewer, ME ( Food Service Job Type Part-time Description Do you have an interest or background in...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : NLH Lafayette - 33 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME 04412 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

Opening Crew Members Food/Prep

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 9 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

FOOD SERVICE WORKER On-Call (PRN, Per Diem, Casual)

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : NLH Acadia - 268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

DISHWASHER (Full Time)

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 10 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 Full Time

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 11 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...

Baker

  • Holden, ME (12 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • Holden, ME (12 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Bakers are responsible for delivering great guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality standards, and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean environment. They...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orono, 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 Orono, ME 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 Orono, 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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