Kitchen Staff Jobs in Biddeford, 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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Sous Chef

  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 4 days ago

Sous Chef Join our team at The Crooked Pine, a contemporary American restaurant located in Ogunquit, ME. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team in delivering...

Weekend Cook

  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, 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

  • Scarborough, ME (10 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (10 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Line Cook

  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 7 hours ago
  • South Portland, ME (12 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 7 hours ago

Verbena is a small local restaurant located in the heart of Knightville. We are a small team who create menu items from scratch with local ingredients in a warm and relaxed environment. We love...

Crew Member

  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 15 hours 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...

Kitchen help for long established iconic restaurant

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 20 hours ago

Kitchen help for long established iconic restaurant (Portland) Pizza Villa 940 congress street compensation: Competitive hourly wage employment type: experience level: entry level job title:...

Kitchen help for popular intown restaurant

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 20 hours ago

Kitchen help for popular intown restaurant (Portland) Tomaso's Canteen 18 Hampshire Street compensation: Competitive hourly wage employment type: experience level: entry level job title: General...

Cafeteria Worker II (0.75 FTE) - Lincoln Middle

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Cafeteria Worker II (0.75 FTE) - Lincoln Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker II for a 0.75 FTE position based at Lincoln Middle School. The...

Crew Member

  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saco, ME (2 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day 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...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Gorham, ME (15 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gorham, ME (15 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Food Service Worker

  • Cumberland Center, ME (23 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumberland Center, ME (23 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

FOOD SERVICE WORKER 4.5 hours per day (9:00 AM - 1:30 PM) Qualifications: Upon hire, you will be required to obtain a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) from the Maine Department of Education....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago

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

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time Seasonal

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago

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

Wood Oven Cook & Rounds Cook , 4 Days On, Good Pay, Great People

  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (8 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Wandby Landing in Kennebunk is hiring for two key positions: wood oven cook and rounds cook. Were a casual fine dining restaurant focused on excellent food, a respectful culture, and creating...

Kitchen help for popular intown restaurant

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Biddeford, ME)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for full or part time people who thrive in a fast paced, high energy environment. Applicants should possess the ability to work collaboratively and have a strong sense of...

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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...
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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 Biddeford, 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 Biddeford, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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 Biddeford, 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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