Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oxford, 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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Forage in Lewiston is looking for a part time kitchen crew member

  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Forage Market is hiring kitchen staff for our Lewiston location. Looking for a change of pace, daytime hours, and a friendly work environment?...

Food Service Team Member-1

  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 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...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Auburn, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 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...

AM Sous Chef

  • Casco, ME (9 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Casco, ME (9 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 4 days ago

The Am Sous Chef will work assume the majority of responsibility for training of pantry staff, cold food preparation as well as assist prep chef & hotline....

Sous Chef

  • Auburn, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 10 days ago

Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements....

Line Cook - APPLY EASILY FROM YOUR PHONE!

  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 10 days ago

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Line Cook in Pearson's Cafe! The goal of Food Services is to model a sense of campus community through interactions between our chefs,...

Sous Chef

  • Casco, ME (9 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Casco, ME (9 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 11 days ago

The Sous chef will assume the majority of responsibility for training of kitchen staff andfood preparation....

Food Service Team Member-3

  • Bridgton, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bridgton, ME (13 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 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...

Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago

at Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, Maine, United States Job Description Saint Josephs College, located on Sebago Lake, is hiring for the position of Dishwasher in Pearsons Cafe! The...

Line Cook

  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago

at Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, Maine, United States Job Description High School diploma or GED equivalent required Culinary/cooking experience - 2 years (preferred) in related...

Dishwasher: Per-Diem

  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Standish, ME (23 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 12 days ago

at Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, Maine, United States Job Description Saint Josephs College, located on Sebago Lake, is hiring for the position of per diem Dishwasher in Pearsons...

Maintenance Utility Worker

  • North Windham, ME (22 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 18 days ago
  • North Windham, ME (22 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 18 days ago

Company: US0008 Sysco Northern New England, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 04092 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos actual pay...

Support Services Cook I

  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (17 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 20 days ago

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Cook...

Food Service Team Member

  • Leeds, ME (22 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Leeds, ME (22 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 21 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...

Crew Members for Opening, Day, and Closing Shifts

  • Poland, ME (7 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Poland, ME (7 miles from Oxford, ME)
  • 21 days ago

Applying is easy, give it a try. We are looking to add people to our incredible team! If you like working in a fast paced environment, we have the job for you. If you are looking for a place that...

Demographic Data for Oxford, ME

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oxford, 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 Oxford, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
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 Oxford, 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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