Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bennington, VT

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 Service Associate

  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 1 day ago

Global Partners is looking for a Food Service Associate/ Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the stores deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of...

Dietary Aide / Dishwasher

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

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

Line Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 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 Bennington, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 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...

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Greenwich, NY (21 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenwich, NY (21 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 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...

Prep Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 7 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 Bennington, VT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 7 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...

11:00am-7:00pm Crew Member Shifts

  • Marlboro, VT (20 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Marlboro, VT (20 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 9 days ago

Job Benefits: Flexible Schedule Daily Pay App - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Education Assistance Free meals and Uniforms 401K Medical/Dental Growth Opportunities!! Requirements: We believe in...

Line Cook - Copper Grouse

  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 10 days ago

Why We're Here** We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Cheshire, MA (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cheshire, MA (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 11 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

  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 11 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control Maintain...

Line Cook

  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 13 days ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Crew Member

  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 15 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...

Kitchen Worker / Steward - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

  • Hancock, MA (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hancock, MA (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications/Skills: Required: Minimum of 6 months experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Hoosick Falls, NY (11 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hoosick Falls, NY (11 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 18 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bennington, VT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Bennington, VT 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 Bennington, VT
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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