Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hallowell, 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.

1-15 of 55 Jobs
Camp Manitou

Executive Chef

  • Camp Manitou
  • Oakland, ME (19 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 14 days ago
  • Camp Manitou
  • Oakland, ME (19 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 14 days ago

Looking for a change or challenge? How about working in beautiful Maine along the lake in a gorgeous camp setting? The executive chef for Camp Manitou is a culinary trained professional...

Crew Member

  • Winthrop, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • moments ago
  • Winthrop, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • moments ago

We are looking for a Crew Member to help us deliverour mission statement turningmoments into memories for our guests, while providing opportunities to ouremployees, and giving back to the...

Food Service Worker - SM Elementary School

  • Livermore Falls, ME (19 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livermore Falls, ME (19 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 3 days ago

RSU # 73 - Spruce Mountain School District Jay - Livermore - Livermore Falls Food Service Worker Beginning 2025-26 School Year Spruce Mountain Elementary School (7 hours / days for 5 days / week)...

Baker

  • Waterville, ME (21 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterville, ME (21 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Crew Member

  • Sabattus, ME (16 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sabattus, ME (16 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

Baker

  • Damariscotta, ME (23 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Damariscotta, ME (23 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Dunkin' - Immediate Baker Are you passionate about baking delicious treats and working in a dynamic team environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive role? Dunkin' is looking for a...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Auburn, ME (24 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (24 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Grill Cook Location: P&G, AUBURN - 88889020 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type: Full-time Pay Range: $18 per...

Grill Cook

  • Auburn, ME (24 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (24 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Location Name: P&G, AUBURN - 88889020 Location ID: 88889020 Grill Cook Location: P&G, AUBURN - 88889020 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the...

Cook/Dietary Aide - Montello Manor

  • Lewiston, ME (21 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (21 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Cook and Dietary Aide Job Summary Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to: Review menus prior to preparation of food Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct...

Line Cook

  • Topsham, ME (22 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Topsham, ME (22 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Be a part of your Local Hometown Favorite. You bring your great attitude and readiness to learn, and we'll take care of the rest! The Ninety Nine is committed to growing our talent...

Cook

  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Summary This Cook position is in the Nutrition Food Services Section at the Togus Maine VA Medical Center, located at the Togus location. This is a full time position at 40 hours a week. Help...

Food Service Associate - Room Services, Per Diem

  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 9 days ago

MaineGeneral Health. Were With You. Be With Us. MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our...

Food Service Worker

  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 10 days ago

The Food Service Worker will support kitchen operations through food prep, patient meal delivery, and dishwashing tasks....

Food Service Team Member-1

  • Manchester, ME (3 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manchester, ME (3 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 11 days 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...

Food Service Associate - Retail Services, Per Diem

  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 11 days ago

MaineGeneral Health. Were With You. Be With Us. MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our...

Demographic Data for Hallowell, ME

Moving to Hallowell, ME? Find some basic demographic data about Hallowell, ME below.


Local
National
2,570
116
Small

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...
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...
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 Hallowell, 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 Hallowell, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 Hallowell, 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Kitchen Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »