Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alfred, ME

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 Chef

  • Ogunquit, ME (17 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ogunquit, ME (17 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 14 hours ago

preparation tasks efficiently Assist with catering events and meal preparation as needed Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen Assist with baking, dishwashing, and other kitchen...

Weekend Cook

  • South Portland, ME (21 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Portland, ME (21 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Cook

  • Westbrook, ME (21 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 24 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (21 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 24 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Full Time Cook

  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Full Time Cook $500** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods in Durham is currently hiring for experienced Line Cook (what we call Level 2) to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without...

Food Service Team Member - Part or Full Time

  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dover, NH (23 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 5 hours ago

Store 4707264: 30 Dover Point Rd, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service...

Cook

  • York, ME (22 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 6 hours ago
  • York, ME (22 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 6 hours ago

At York Hospital, we#re more than a hospital.# We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff members offering expertise within a hospital setting, our community sites, and physician practices...

Senior Catering Cook

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 10 hours ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - PORTLAND - 10387004 Location ID: 10387004 Senior Catering Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - PORTLAND - 10387004 Workdays/shifts : Varying...

Grill Cook

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 10 hours ago

staff at our Corporate Dining location, UNUM Portland!...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 17 hours ago

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

Bar Futo is Hiring a Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Bar Futo is Hiring a Line Cook (Portland) Bar Futo image 1 of 1 425 Fore St compensation: $24+ Per hour (inclusive of kitchen gratuity) employment type: job title: Line Cook Bar Futo, a...

Cafeteria Worker II (Full Time) - Central Kitchen / Lincoln Middle

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 days ago

preparation [Preferred] Able to pass and maintain ServSafe certification CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization....

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Eliot, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Eliot, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 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...

Cafe and Bar Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 2 days ago

About the Job: -Responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency....

Food Preparation Worker

  • York, ME (22 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • York, ME (22 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Food Preparation Worker at York Beach Hospitality Group LLC in York, Maine, United States Job Description 7 FOOD PREPERATION WORKERS NEEDED IN YORK BEACH MAINE....

PM Line Cook - Portland Harbor Hotel

  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME (24 miles from Alfred, ME)
  • 3 days ago

staff Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food...

Demographic Data for Alfred, ME

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alfred, ME

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 Alfred, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.8%
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 Alfred, ME
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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