Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maine

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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Assistant Chef

  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 7 days ago

preparation tasks efficiently Assist with catering events and meal preparation as needed Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen Assist with baking, dishwashing, and other kitchen...

Camp Manitou

Executive Chef

Looking for a change or challenge? How about working in beautiful Maine along the lake in a gorgeous camp setting? The executive chef for Camp Manitou is a culinary trained professional...

Weekend Cook

  • South Portland, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Cook

  • Orono, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 16 days ago

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

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 20 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 20 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 All Shifts Weekends Required Up To $625 Weekly Plus Tips

  • Rockland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 4 days ago

Fast-Paced Experience 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...

Crew Member Mornings, Weekends Required Up To $590 Plus Tips

  • Augusta, ME
  • 13 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 13 hours ago

Fast-Paced Experience 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...

Restaurant Line Cook

  • Bangor, ME
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 14 hours 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Fryeburg, ME
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fryeburg, ME
  • 14 hours ago

Assist with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment such as grills, broilers and deep-fat fryers....

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

  • Old Town, ME
  • 21 hours ago
  • Old Town, ME
  • 21 hours 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Old Town, ME
  • 21 hours 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

  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 22 hours ago

Overview We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living's family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a...

Baker

  • Saco, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 1 day ago

Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Our Maintenance Team at Seal Rock supports our entire...

Cook

  • Farmington, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington, ME
  • 1 day ago

Your duties include food prep, cooking all menu items according to standardized recipes, serving, stocking, and clean up after meals....

Dietary Aide/Cook - Rumford Community Home

  • Rumford, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Rumford, ME
  • 1 day ago

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Rumford Community Home is seeking a per...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maine

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 Maine offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
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 Maine
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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