Kitchen Staff Jobs in Milford, 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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Pizza Clerk - FT

Our busy Pizza Department is in need of a FT Pizza Clerk to assist our customers at our Port Jefferson Station Store! Our Pizza Clerks are responsible for assisting customers at our Pizza Counter,...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

Team Management and Training Supervise and guide seafood kitchen staff, including seafood kitchen clerks....

Sous Chef

  • Fairfield, CT (10 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (10 miles from Milford, 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...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli Clerk

A little about us..... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Food Service Worker

  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Location Name: EAST HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 18390001 Location ID: 18390001 Food Service Worker Location: EAST HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 18390001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Food Service Cook - Middle Country

  • Centereach, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Centereach, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Food Service Worker - Middle Country

  • Centereach, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Centereach, NY (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 12 hours ago

Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Senior Cook

  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 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,...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Milford, 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...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Georgetown, CT (20 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Georgetown, CT (20 miles from Milford, 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...

Food Service Associate

  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Crew Member

  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Milford, 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...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Stratford, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stratford, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 50004001 Location ID: 50004001 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 50004001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Dishwasher/Cleaning/food prep

  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

I am looking for a motivated person to do weekend dishwasher/cleaning and some prep work. You must speak some English. The hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They vary, but they are...

Demographic Data for Milford, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Milford, 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 Milford, 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 Milford, 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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