Kitchen Staff Jobs in Connecticut

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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Deke's Bagels

Bagel Baker

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Bagel Baker to join our night production team. This role is responsible for preparing, boiling, baking, and finishing bagels daily while maintaining...

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Dishwasher

  • Lancer-Hospitality
  • Mystic, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Mystic, CT
  • 14 days ago

Dishwasher Job Reference Number: 38473 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Lancer-Hospitality Location: Mystic, Connecticut (US-CT) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Utility Worker

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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Utility Worker - Per Diem

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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Team/Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Bristol, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 1 day ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report...

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Food Service Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • New Britain, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Food Service - Food Service Cook

  • SSA Group
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Previous Experience Food handling license preferred 1-2 years food preparation This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions...

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Food Service - Associate

  • SSA Group
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Associate Who are we: For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused....

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Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Sodexo
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH - 68525001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

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Food Service Associate - Seasonal Flex

  • Global Partners
  • West Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • West Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

Global Partners is looking for a Food Service Associate/ Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the stores deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of...

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Deli Specialist

  • BJ's Wholesale Club
  • North Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

A World-Class Team BJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work...

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Utility/Dishwasher

  • Monarch Communities
  • Southbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 1 day ago

Use all safety equipment to meet OSHA standards Empty and clean garbage from kitchen to dumpster Assist in dining room removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning them to the dishwashing...

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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Derby, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Derby, CT
  • 2 days ago

We'll let you in on a little secret... while everyone knows that America Runs on Dunkin', we know that Dunkin' runs on our incredible team members. Ready to come run with us? Here's what's in it...

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Crew Members

  • Dunkin'
  • Plantsville, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Plantsville, CT
  • 2 days ago

DUNKIN'/Ouimet Jacks is looking for FULL TIME and PART TIME Crew Members to join our growing team! Dunkin' runs on our incredible team members.............ready to come run with us? Want to work...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Connecticut

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 Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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