Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maryland

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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Cafeteria Line Cook-Randallstown, MD

  • Randallstown, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Randallstown, MD
  • 17 hours ago

CAFETERIA LINE COOK-RANDALLSTOWN, MD Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CAFETERIA PRN - Various Shifts - Hours Vary Support Services/Security/Trade 82622 $17.00-$24.75 Experience based Posted:...

Cook

  • Randallstown, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Randallstown, MD
  • 18 days ago

COOK Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CAFETERIA Part-time - Evening shift - 4:00pm-12:30am Support Services/Security/Trade 88924 $17.00-$24.75 Posted: Yesterday Apply Now Save Job Saved Summary...

BW Cafe Cook

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 &...

Food Service Worker

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 hours ago

Food Service Worker PeopleReady of Baltimore, MD is now hiring Food Service Workers! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: Next-day...

Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Light food preparation tasks as needed. Skills and Abilities: You must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to communicate, in a clear and concise manner with our residents....

Line Cook

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 10 hours ago

Pizzeria is hiring for a Line Cook position: We are looking for an experienced Line Cook with previous pizza experience. Job responsibilities: Being able to open/stretch, and load pizzas in to a...

Utility Worker - 2331704

  • Curtis Bay, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Curtis Bay, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description: Utility Worker WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual...

Sous Chef - M&T Bank Stadium

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago

The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation....

Lead Cook - Prime Rib - Maryland

  • Hanover, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation. Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders. Ability to complete accurate record keeping....

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • Darnestown, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Darnestown, MD
  • 14 hours 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...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Cook

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 hours ago

preparation Follow written menus and recipes....

Food Service Worker

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 14 hours ago

They assist with food preparation, transport food to classrooms, and perform other kitchen duties. Learn more about us at:....

Construction Crew Member

  • Cumberland, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Company and Culture For more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has taken great pride in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Behind our commitment to excellence are five key attributes...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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Kitchen Chemistry
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
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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