Kitchen Staff Jobs in Danbury, CT

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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Sous Chef

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in menu planning and development Demonstrate exceptional knife skills and food preparation techniques Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Peekskill, NY (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Peekskill, NY (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Chartwells K12 We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location: Peekskill - 1072 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Note: online applications...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location: Gartner Inc. - 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06902. Note: online applications accepted only....

Senior Cook

  • Ridgefield, CT (5 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (5 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Location Name: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM USA HQ, RIDGEFIELD - 57103012 Location ID: 57103012 Senior Cook Location: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM USA HQ, RIDGEFIELD - 57103012 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Overnight Kitchen Cleaner

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Title: Overnight Kitchen Position Location: Greenwich, CT Company Overview: The Service Companies offers a wide range of managed, staffing, specialty, and engineering services. We are the...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Brookfield, CT (7 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Brookfield, CT (7 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 15 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...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 17 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Armonk, NY (21 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Armonk, NY (21 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

Location Name: SWISS RE HQ, ARMONK - 55066001 Location ID: 55066001 Food Service Worker Location: SWISS RE HQ, ARMONK - 55066001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - morning and afternoon/evening shifts....

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Gartner Inc. - 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06902. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Restaurant Dishwasher, Food Prep

  • Cold Spring, NY (23 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring, NY (23 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Dishwasher, Food Prep (cold spring NY) Riverview Restaurant compensation: to be discussed employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dishwasher Experienced dish and pan...

Crew Member

  • Southbury, CT (13 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (13 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Sous Chef

  • Bedford, NY (15 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, NY (15 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Specific job duties include, but are not limited to: Works closely with Executive Chef, Chef De Cuisine and kitchen staff to ensure food standards are met Alongside the Chefs, leads the kitchen team...

Line Cook

  • Bedford, NY (15 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, NY (15 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Required Skills Knowledge of Food Preparation Techniques Ability...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Kitchen Helper

  • Somers, NY (12 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somers, NY (12 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Helper Wanted Full Time! Must have knife skills, prep experience, and lift 30 lbs. Hardworking? Reliable? Join us! Apply at Taconah Cantina 108 N County Shopping Center, Goldens Bridge, NY...

Demographic Data for Danbury, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Danbury, CT

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 Danbury, CT 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 Danbury, CT
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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