Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ashland, MA

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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Cafe Head Chef - Boston

  • Boston, MA (20 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (20 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Tastes completed meals to ensure quality Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards Establishes...

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (20 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (20 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 days ago

staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for...

Cook

  • Westborough, MA (7 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (7 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Crew Member - Overnight

  • Stoneham, MA (24 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Stoneham, MA (24 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Crew Member - Overnight Mastoran Corp - LBK, LLC Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States, 02180 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Part-time Quick Job description We are looking for individuals...

Prep Cook

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Location: Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Prep Cook if you're passionate about food and teamwork, with culinary experience. You'll contribute to our Signature Dining...

Prep Cook - Woburn

  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Prep Cook - Woburn Sally's Apizza Woburn, MA, US 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description FIND YOUR FIRE! Sally's Apizza, renowned for its New Haven Style Apizza since 1938, is...

Meat Clerk Full Time

  • Auburn, MA (19 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Auburn, MA (19 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 4 hours 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...

Chef de Partie

  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA (22 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 6 hours 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...

Cook

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $17 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Full Time Cook - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston-Cambridge

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

A Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets. What will I be...

School Nutrition Cook

  • Framingham, MA (4 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Framingham, MA (4 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist in food preparation as necessary....

Patient Food Service Worker - Per Diem

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

Cafe Grill Cook

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Sudbury, MA (9 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sudbury, MA (9 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Cafeteria Grill Cook

  • Franklin, MA (12 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Franklin, MA (12 miles from Ashland, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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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 Ashland, MA

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 Ashland, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Ashland, MA
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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