Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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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Food Outlet Cook

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry...

Line Cook - Lisbon Chili's

  • Jewett City, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Jewett City, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Food Service Worker (Per Diem)

  • Jewett City, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Jewett City, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 18 hours ago

Work where every momen t 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...

Prep Cook - MINOR, Dining Services - Roger Williams University

  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Food Preparation Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator....

Confectionary Baker

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Awareness of necessary preventative measures required to ensure a clean food preparation area. Working towards your bakers/culinary degree Physical Requirements Able to lift up to 30 lbs....

Breakfast /Lunch Cook DAYS ,YEAR ROUND

  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Line cook, experienced, reliable, can handle a fast pace busy line. Full time days. Immediate hire EMAIL YOUR RESUME OR WORK HISTORY AND CONTACT INFO Seeking motivated individual breakfast/lunch....

Sous Chef - Momosan - $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Ledyard, CT (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Cook 3 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Ledyard, CT (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Cook 4, the Cook 3 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Cook 3 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Cook 4, the Cook 3 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Cook 4 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook 4 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue management,...

Sous Chef - Momosan - $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Richmond, RI (7 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, RI (7 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Chartwells K12 + We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. + Location: Chariho Regional School District - 455B Switch Road, Wood River Junction, RI 02894....

Crew Member

  • Middletown, RI (15 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (15 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 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...

Pastry Chef

  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Property Description Newport Harbor Island Resort presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a premier resort destination in Newport, Rhode Island. Our resort offers a...

Line Cook

  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 8 days ago

cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry) You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment You will reach and recreate recipes Be consistent on all food...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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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 Wakefield, RI

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 Wakefield, RI 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 Wakefield, RI
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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