Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sharon, 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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Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Washington Dt, CT (12 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington Dt, CT (12 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago

FISD We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : The Frederick Gunn School - 22 Kirby Road, Washington, CT 06793. Note: online applications...

Food Service Utility (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Washington Dt, CT (12 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington Dt, CT (12 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago

FISD We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location : The Frederick Gunn School - 22 Kirby Road, Washington, CT 06793. Note: online applications...

Restaurant Grill Cook - FT and PT

  • Sheffield, MA (17 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sheffield, MA (17 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Berkshire School - 245 North Undermount Road, Sheffield, MA 01257. Note: online applications accepted only....

Little Goat looking for Baker/pastry cook $19/hr

  • Rhinebeck, NY (22 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rhinebeck, NY (22 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Seeking bakery and pastry assistant for New Restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY Join us in creating something extraordinary! From the team behind INNESS, Lola Pizza, Rays Bar and Freemans, Little Goat is...

Family Meal Cook

  • Amenia, NY (7 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Amenia, NY (7 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. Join the Discovery family, where quality and service...

Dishwasher - Full-Time

  • Lakeville, CT (6 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakeville, CT (6 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Requirement : Prior dishwashing experience is preferred..Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Pay Range : $19.00 per hour to $19.75 per hour. We Make Applying Easy!...

Reliable Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Lakeville, CT (6 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakeville, CT (6 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Hotchkiss School - 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Full Time and Part Time Cook

  • Sheffield, MA (17 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sheffield, MA (17 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Berkshire School - 245 North Undermount Road, Sheffield, MA 01257. Note: online applications accepted only....

General Food Service Worker/ Cashier

  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Food & Nutrition Services/ General Worker Date Posted: 8/4/2025 Location: New Milford High School Date Available: 8/25/25 Closing Date: Until Filled    New Milford Public...

Assistant Head Cook

  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Food & Nutrition Services/ Assistant Cook Date Posted: 8/4/2025 Location: Schaghticoke Middle School Date Available: 8/25/25 Closing Date: Open Until Filled    New Milford...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : New Milford Hospital - 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776. Schedule : Full time schedule. Days and hours...

Cook

  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Milford, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago

A Great Place to Work Village Crest is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be...

Cook - Per Diem

  • Roxbury, CT (22 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roxbury, CT (22 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 3 days ago

staff to maintain positive working environment with a strong focus on team Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: Serve Safe Certification required Working knowledge of rules and regulations...

Line Cook

  • Morris, CT (16 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morris, CT (16 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 7 days ago

As a key member of our kitchen staff, you'll play a crucial role in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining efficient kitchen operations....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Sherman, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sherman, CT (18 miles from Sharon, CT)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : New Fairfield Public Schools - 2 CT-37, Sherman, CT 06784. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sharon, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Sharon, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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