Kitchen Staff Jobs in Middletown, 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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Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #250429-2220TC-002

  • Middletown, CT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 13 hours ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of simple food preparation; liquid and dry weights and measures; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to follow instructions...

Food Service Associate

  • New Britain, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Britain, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

(Labor intensive requiring you to be on your feet up to 6 hours at one time) Replenishes supplies, restock storeroom Delivers patient trays Serves food Assists with food preparation Prepares patient...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Wethersfield, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Wethersfield Public Schools - 411 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Note: online applications accepted...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : UConn Health - 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Worker

  • Portland, CT (4 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, CT (4 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - 50505001 Location ID: 50505001 Food Service Worker Location: PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - 50505001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Crew Member

  • West Hartford, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation $16.35 per hour Shared tips with staff 401K retire plan with a 100% company match up to 4% Job Responsibilities/Skills Familiarity with a variety of food prep & cooking skills including...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Old Lyme, CT (20 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Lyme, CT (20 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location : Old Lyme Public Schools - 4 Davis Road West, Old Lyme, CT 06371. Note: online applications accepted only....

Shelter Cook

  • New Britain, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Shelter Cook Job Locations US-CT-New Britain Job ID 2025-13975 Category Food Services Compensation Min USD $16.35/Hr. Compensation Max USD $16.50/Hr. Type Regular Part-Time Overview Location: New...

Cook - Behavioral Health

  • Lebanon, CT (21 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, CT (21 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Childcare Cook

  • Cromwell, CT (3 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (3 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 days ago

If you have: A High School Diploma or equivalent. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking. A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire....

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Wallingford, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (10 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 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...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Simsbury, CT (23 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (23 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Cook

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Cook Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Cooks have the option to explore...

Dishwasher

  • Cromwell, CT (3 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (3 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago

TPC River Highlands is a private golf course located in Cromwell, CT, just outside of Hartford. TPC River Highlands championship golf course hosts the PGA TOURs Travelers Championship, the largest...

Cook

  • Madison, CT (14 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, CT (14 miles from Middletown, CT)
  • 4 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Middletown, CT

Moving to Middletown, CT? Find some basic demographic data about Middletown, CT below.


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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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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