Kitchen Staff Jobs in Topsham, 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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Line Cook at Maine Beer Company

  • Freeport, ME (10 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Freeport, ME (10 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 10 hours ago

Based in Freeport, Maine, our brewery was founded in 2009 by brothers David and Daniel Kleban. They were determined to create a company purposed with doing good through great beer. Our motto Do...

Line Cook

  • Freeport, ME (10 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Freeport, ME (10 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 1 day ago

at Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Hospitality, LLC in Freeport, Maine, United States Job Description

Forage in Lewiston is looking for a part time kitchen crew member

  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, 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?...

Meat Clerk

  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Id : 589428, Title : Meat Clerk, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...814, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-24T16:53:03 00:00,...

Fulltime cook

  • Newcastle, ME (20 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newcastle, ME (20 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Fulltime cook at Lincoln Home in NEWCASTLE, Maine, United States Job Description Culinary Team Cook Excellent full-time year-round position Opportunity. Join a highly motived and Qualified Dining...

Food Service Team Member-1

  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, 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 (15 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (15 miles from Topsham, 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...

Sous Chef - $500 sign-on bonus

  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College boasts a student population of almost 2000. We make everything from scratch and are consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining! We have our...

Meat Clerk

  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME (5 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Are you passionate about meat and love helping customers? We're looking for a Meat Department Clerk to join our team! Your day will be filled with packaging the finest cuts, all while keeping our...

Server Assistant

  • Gardiner, ME (17 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gardiner, ME (17 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Blanketed with meadows of native flowers and wild woodlands, Wildflower Farms sways in rhythm with the seasons and the simple pleasures of a life lived Upstate. Ensconced by...

Boh

  • Woolwich, ME (9 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woolwich, ME (9 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Rate: 12.40 This may differ for under 18s We're on the search for Back of House Nandocas (what we call our Team Members) to join us! The role of a Back of House Nandoca is simpleto prepare...

Sous Chef

  • Auburn, ME (15 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (15 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 10 days ago

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

Support Services Cook I

  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (12 miles from Topsham, 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...

Crew Members for Opening & Day Shifts

  • Damariscotta, ME (23 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Damariscotta, ME (23 miles from Topsham, 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...

Crew Members for Opening, Day, and Closing Shifts

  • Poland, ME (21 miles from Topsham, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Poland, ME (21 miles from Topsham, 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Topsham, 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 Topsham, 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 Topsham, 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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