Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waterbury, 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 (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 6 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...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Brookfield, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brookfield, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 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 Associate

  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 14 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 (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 16 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 (16 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Farmington, CT (16 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 16 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...

Crew Member

  • Southbury, CT (11 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (11 miles from Waterbury, 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Portland, CT (24 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, CT (24 miles from Waterbury, 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 (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, 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...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Stratford, CT (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stratford, CT (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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 (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Shelter Cook

  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Childcare Cook

  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, 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....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

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

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, 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 (24 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (24 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Waterbury, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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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