Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lenox, 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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Chief Steward

  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Manages the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Areas of responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and...

Cook - Berkshire Medical Center, Dietary Services, Shift: Variable, 40hrs.

  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Under The Direct Supervision Of The Chef/Patient Foodservice Manager, Prepares, Seasons, and Cooks Food For Hospital Patients, Employees, And Visitors. Experience 2-3 Years Previous...

COOK- Per Diem

  • Lenox, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 1 day ago

Cooks provide assistance to the Food Service Director in planning, organizing, developing and directing the comprehensive operation of the dietary department. This position is responsible for...

Dietary Aide / Dishwasher

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Assist in food preparation forspecial meals for parties, etc....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Leading Kitchen Operations Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Line Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Assisting the Executive chef in ordering, preparing inventory and any food preparation needed. Must have a working knowledge of food sanitation, nutrition, and allergies cross contamination....

Prep Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Prep Cook The Williams Inn 101 Spring Street Williamstown, MA 01267 64 Room Hotel Managed By Waterford Hotel Group Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER. Full-Time ABOUT US At Waterford Hotel Group we...

Prep Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 6 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Line Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 6 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Dishwasher

  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Cheshire, MA (14 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cheshire, MA (14 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 10 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...

Cook

  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (6 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Must use and clean cooking and food preparation equipment....

Crew Member

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 13 days ago

What's In It For You? Flexible Schedules Tips Opportunity for Advancement PTO/Sick Pay Free Food Employee Discount Program including discounts with 100's of national companies! Health Insurance...

Line Cook - Wiseguy Pizza

  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Excellent time management skills to ensure timely and efficient food preparation....

Executive Pastry Chef

  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, MA (7 miles from Lenox, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lenox, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Lenox, 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 Lenox, 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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