Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lexington Park, MD

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

  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 2 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected...

Food Service Assistant Substitutes ($16.35+ hourly)

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Food Service Assistant Substitutes. The Food Service Assistant Substitute performs assigned tasks in designated areas...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and...

Crew Member

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 7 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Cook - Entry Level (Seasonal)

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Cook 1 is an entry-level...

Steward/Dishwasher-FT/Seasonal

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained....

Crew Member

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Pay rate: $20.00/hour Franchise Management Services is currently hiring a Team Member to join our network! Well let you in on a little secret... while everyone knows that America Runs on Dunkin,...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 18 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 30+ days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member (Pizza Maker & Expeditors) 04395

  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Company Description As part of the largest pizza company in the world, Pizza Properties of North Carolina, Inc. operates 20+ Domino's locations in and around Wilmington, NC. We run fast paced,...

Food Service Worker

  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS Job Summary : Prepares and serves food to patients, customers, and staff. Education : High School diploma or GED preferred. Registration/Certification/Licensure :...

Restaurant Squad Crew Member

  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they...

Cook - Entry Level

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina Cook - Entry Level in CAMBRIDGE , Maryland At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lexington Park, MD

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 Lexington Park, MD 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 Lexington Park, MD
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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