Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shaftsbury, 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 (20 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dorset, VT (20 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 3 hours 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...

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Schuylerville, NY (22 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schuylerville, NY (22 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 4 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...

Dietary Aide / Dishwasher

  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 4 days ago

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

Line Cook

  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 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 (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 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 (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 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 (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 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...

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

  • Marlboro, VT (24 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Marlboro, VT (24 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 8 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 (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 9 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...

Line Cook

  • Manchester, VT (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 12 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 (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 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...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Stillwater, NY (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Stillwater, NY (23 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 17 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,...

Meat Clerk

  • Manchester Center, VT (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Manchester Center, VT (14 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 29 days ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Line Cook - Bennington Chili's

  • Bennington, VT (5 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bennington, VT (5 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 90+ days 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...

Prep Cook - Bennington Chili's

  • Bennington, VT (5 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bennington, VT (5 miles from Shaftsbury, VT)
  • 90+ days 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shaftsbury, VT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Shaftsbury, 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 Shaftsbury, 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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