Kitchen Staff Jobs in Chicopee, MA

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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The Bears Den Pub

Line Cook

The perfect fit for this role will have experience with broiling, pasta dishes, sautéing, whipping up sauces, and making the best burgers in town....

Adult Center Cook

  • Longmeadow, MA (7 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (7 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Food preparation skills, including ability to use knives and other kitchen equipment and utensils....

Food Service Worker (Per Diem)

  • Vernon Rockville, CT (23 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Vernon Rockville, CT (23 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Dishwasher

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Dishwasher, you will clean kitchens,dishes, food preparation equipment, and utensils in addition to alwaysmaintaining order....

Grill Cook

  • Agawam, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Agawam, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Are You Ready to Get Cooking? Join Our Growing Company! The health andwell-being of our Team Members is a high priority at Friendly\'s. Weoffer competitive compensation and benefits, and we...

Dishwasher (Part-Time)

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible to set up dishwashing and pot sink area for service. 2. Wash dishes, pots and pans, during service, return to storage area. 3. Responsible to maintain weekly cleaning schedule. 4....

Kitchen Help -Man Or Ladies

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

KITCHEN HELP -MAN OR LADIES (Westfield) PONOZZOS compensation: 1.OO TO 28.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: CHEF SANDWICH MAKER- PIZZA TOPPER-COUNTER HELP- THREE DIFFERENT...

Main Kitchen Baker - MGM Springfield

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

Food Service Worker Full Time

  • Leeds, MA (14 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leeds, MA (14 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity....

General Cafeteria Worker-Part Time

  • Ludlow, MA (7 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ludlow, MA (7 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION:General Cafeteria Worker-Part Time (15 hours/week)Monday-Friday10:00AM-1:00PM REPORTS TO:Director of Food Services/Principal SALARY:Per Cafeteria Workers' Contract STARTING...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Hadley, MA (13 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hadley, MA (13 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 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...

South End Market Cook - MGM Springfield

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

TAP Sportsbar Cook - MGM Springfield

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Hadley, MA (13 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hadley, MA (13 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Worker

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 29767 **Employment Type:** Part-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Community Meals **Brand:** Trio-Community-Meals **State:** Massachusetts (US-MA)...

Demographic Data for Chicopee, MA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Chicopee, MA

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 Chicopee, MA 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 Chicopee, MA
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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