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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Food Service Associate - Seasonal Flex

  • Global Partners
  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 hour ago

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

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Food Service Assistant

  • Trinity Health
  • Stafford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stafford, CT
  • 1 hour ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the...

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Food Service Associate - Seasonal Flex

  • Global Montello Group Corp
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 hour ago

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

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Dishwasher / General Utility (PT/FT)

  • The Rose Group
  • Newtown, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Newtown, CT
  • 1 hour ago

As a Dishwasher General Utility, you will be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, plate ware and utensils in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition while assisting in food preparation...

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Dishwasher

  • The Bridge at Saugatuck
  • Westport, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Westport, CT
  • 1 hour ago

The Bridge at Saugatuck is seeking a hardworking and dependable Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. Responsibilities include washing dishes, glassware, cookware, and kitchen equipment,...

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Sous Chef-Junior - Renaissance Barcelona

  • Marriott International
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 hour ago

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

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Restaurant Crew Member

  • Wonder
  • Hawleyville, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hawleyville, CT
  • 2 hours ago

About the Role At Wonder, we make world-class food accessible to everyone. As a Team Member, youll help bring menus from Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs to life while creating an inviting,...

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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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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. On this course from the International...

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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