Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bar Mills, 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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Weekend Cook

  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Bar Mills, 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...

Military Cook

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 19 hours ago

*THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE* As a Culinary Specialist, you'll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so...

Food Service Associate- Lyman ME-2

  • Lyman, ME (10 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lyman, ME (10 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 20 hours ago

Nouria Energy Corporation is a multi-generational family-owned wholesale fuel distributor, convenience store operator and car wash operator in New England. Our wholesale and retail fuel businesses...

Chef de Cuisine

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 20 hours ago

Chef de Cuisine Farm-to-Table | Portland, OR We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine who is passionate about food, creativity, and making a lasting impact on the Portland culinary scene. This is a unique...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Gorham, ME (8 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gorham, ME (8 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

PM Line Cook - Portland Harbor Hotel

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day 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...

Cook (Full-Time/Part-Time, Experienced Preferred)

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : The Cedars - 630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 Schedule : Full and part time schedule. Days may vary, 6:30...

Cook

  • Saco, ME (7 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saco, ME (7 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Our Maintenance Team at Seal Rock supports our entire...

Mami Hiring Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring! Mami is a busy and friendly Japanese restaurant is looking for a reliable and motivated cook to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys Japanese...

Ramona's - Kitchen - Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Ramona's is a Philly-inspired Hoagie shop from the owner of Benny's, located on Washington Ave. in Portland, Maine... We are looking for hard-working individuals to work in our kitchen and foster...

Woodford Food & Beverage: Experienced Line Cook

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Amazing BOH Squad! A bit about us: Listed as one of Conde Nast's top 15 Restaurants in Portland, with James Beard Best Chef Northeast Finalist Chef Courtney Loreg at the helm, Woodford F...

Bissell Brothers - Dishwasher

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities : Work closely with Head Chefs and kitchen staff to keep a positive, team-oriented environment Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times Follow proper health...

Grill Cook

  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (14 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago

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

Crew Member

  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Restaurant Crew Member Job Description: Join our dynamic team at Cafua Management Company as a Restaurant Crew Member and play a vital role in creating exceptional guest experiences. We are an...

Cashier/Food Service Associate - Pay up to $19/hr - PT & FT - Westbrook, ME

  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Bar Mills, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Our Westbrook, ME Panera Bread location is hiring associates with weekend availbility! We are also looking for bakery openers! Pay up to $17/hr based on experience. Must be 18+ to apply. Apply...

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bar Mills, 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 Bar Mills, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Bar Mills, 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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