Kitchen Staff Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Proprietors Bar & Table

Line Cook

The Proprietors Bar & Table is a seasonal restaurant in Nantucket, MA. We are seeking line cooks for our upcoming season beginning in mid-April 2025. We operate a fast-paced, focused kitchen that...

Cook

  • Rochdale, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochdale, MA
  • 13 days ago

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

Junior Sous Chef

  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Junior...

Chef de Partie

  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef de...

Sous Chef

  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • moments ago

Support your Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control. Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu. Have confidence in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team....

Food Service Worker/Mess Attendant - 1 Weekend per month

  • Westfield, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and manual dexterity required for food preparation. Fast-paced movements and the ability to multitask effectively....

2024-2025 Substitute Food Service Workers

  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Substitute Food Service Workers sought for all schools--hours vary. Substitute hiring is ongoing throughout the year. Experience preferred, but not required.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary per...

Crew Member

  • Fairhaven, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fairhaven, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Jersey Mike's Subs has been making amazing subs since 1956 in Point Pleasant New Jersey! The Jersey Mikes tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Burlington, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location : Oracle Burlington - 8 Van De Graff Drive, Burlington, MA 01803. Note: online applications accepted only....

Baker

  • MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • MA
  • 14 hours ago

Veggie Galaxy is looking for a passionate and experienced full-time Baker to join our awesome pastry team. You will work closely with our small team of skilled bakers, making cakes, cookies, pies,...

Food Service Worker Full Time

  • West Roxbury, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • West Roxbury, MA
  • 14 hours 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....

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Woburn, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Newton, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 14 hours ago

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

Sous Chef

  • MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • MA
  • 14 hours ago

Ensure that all recipes, products, food preparations and food execution meet Lulu Greens specifications and commitment to culinary excellence....

Grill Cook

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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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
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
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 Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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