Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Haven, 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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PJ Lobster House

Line Cook / Sous Chef

PJ's Lobster House is seeking Line Cooks to join our team. You will be responsible for prepping and cooking food in a fast paced, seafood dining environment. Requirements Minimum 1 year experience...

Baker

  • Westport, CT (22 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • moments ago
  • Westport, CT (22 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • moments ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: The next generation of chefs is evolving in PopUp Bagels shop(s). Our scratch-based kitchens arebuilt around people passionate about real good food. We teach individuals excited to...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Guilford, CT (14 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Guilford, CT (14 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Food Service Worker - Join Today

  • East Haven, CT (4 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Haven, CT (4 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: EAST HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 18390001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays varying shifts (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Food Service Worker - Immediate Openings

  • East Haven, CT (4 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Haven, CT (4 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: EAST HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 18390001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Cook - Per Diem

  • South Britain, CT (20 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • South Britain, CT (20 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 hours ago

regulations related to health and safety in food preparation....

Crew Member

  • West Haven, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • West Haven, CT
  • 22 hours 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...

KFC Cook

  • Hamden, CT (6 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamden, CT (6 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We offer early wage access through Tapcheck so you can cash out on your wages before payday!** At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals...

Dishwasher - Part Time

  • South Britain, CT (20 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Britain, CT (20 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

preparation, inventory, maintenance as well food deliveries and stocking shelves Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification Some kitchen experience is desirable Basic knife skills required Must be...

Cook

  • Shelton, CT (9 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, CT (9 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Cook Overview: This position will be responsible for cooking large volumes of food for events such as meetings and weddings as well as preparing items for an a la carte kitchen and Bistro....

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Derby, CT (7 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Derby, CT (7 miles from West Haven, 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...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Fairfield, CT (18 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT (18 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement: Prior dishwashing experience is preferred. Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour....

Dishwasher

  • Bridgeport, CT (14 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (14 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago

preparation, inventory, maintenance as well food deliveries and shelve stock Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired...

Sous Chef

  • Trumbull, CT (12 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (12 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Sous Chef to provide resort-style food and hospitality while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Line Cook / Salad Dessert

  • Port Jefferson, NY (22 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (22 miles from West Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Port Jeff newly remodeled restaurant nine years in the making, looking for a headline cook with an imagination. Someone who has a passion for food and can take my restaurant to the next level! I...

Demographic Data for West Haven, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Haven, 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 West Haven, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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