Kitchen Staff Jobs in Westerly, 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 (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Confectionary Baker

  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 1 day 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....

Banquet Cook

  • Groton, CT (12 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Groton, CT (12 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 20 hours ago

Overview Opportunity: Banquet Cook Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work...

Sous Chef

  • Groton, CT (12 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Groton, CT (12 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef's absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation...

Master Cook - TAO

  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment Intermediate working knowledge of food preparation and handling Ability to read recipes and follow written directions Training Requirements...

Master Cook - 33 Lounge

  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: Position Summary: This position prepares...

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

  • Ledyard, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 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 (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 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 - Crafty Slice Too-1

  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 2 days ago

preparation and handling Ability to read recipes and follow written directions Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bending...

Cook - BBP

  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago

preparation and handling Ability to read recipes and follow written directions Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bending...

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

  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, 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 4 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 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 (11 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (11 miles from Westerly, 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...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Richmond, RI (10 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, RI (10 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 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

  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 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...

Demographic Data for Westerly, RI

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Westerly, 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 Westerly, 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 Westerly, 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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