Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orono, 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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Food Service Worker - Join Today

  • Orono, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO - 90390005 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 4 days ago

Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 5 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Dishwasher

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Dishwasher American Cruise Lines is the largest domestic cruise line with a growing fleet of riverboats and cruise ships that travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Northern Light Health - 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401 Note: online applications accepted only....

Food Service Worker - Hiring Immediately

  • Orono, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 9 days ago

Food Service Worker Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO - 90390003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Cook

  • Orono, ME
  • 9 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 9 days ago

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

Dishwasher Dishwasher

  • Orono, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 12 days ago

Dishwasher Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Orono, ME Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews #...

Cook Cook

  • Orono, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Orono, ME
  • 12 days ago

Cook Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Orono, ME Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews # 29217728...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 12 days ago

Lead Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 12 days ago

Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Cook

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Location ID: 10394003 Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Lead Cook

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Location ID: 10394003 Lead Cook Location: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA - 10394003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : NLH Eastern Maine Med - 489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orono, 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 Orono, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Orono, 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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