Kitchen Staff Jobs in Frederick, MD

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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Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 7 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...

Djs Facility Cook I

  • Sabillasville, MD (16 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sabillasville, MD (16 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago

DJS FACILITY COOK I Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENTDJS Western Md Children's Ctr DATE OPENED6/10/2025 3:25:00 PM FILING DEADLINE6/24/2025 11:59:00 PM SALARY$50,565.00 - $80,884.00/year EMPLOYMENT...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese life insurance, 401(k) United States, Maryland, Frederick 7210 Guilford Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we...

Line Cook

  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago

Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 211 E Church Street Frederick, MD 21701 65 Room Hotel Managed By HHM Hotels Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 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,...

Host/Hostess/Server Assistant

  • Montgomry Vlg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montgomry Vlg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago

SERVER ASSISTANTS (HOSTS) Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While we're Premium, Polished and Professional, we're also Cool (known as 3...

Food Service Worker - Flexible Schedule

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

SCA Food Service Worker Location: DECA-FORT DETRICK - 56632003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

SCA Food Service Worker

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: DECA-FORT DETRICK - 56632003 Location ID: 56632003 SCA Food Service Worker Location: DECA-FORT DETRICK - 56632003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Assist in the production of creatively designed cuisine Cook according to menus, production sheet and recipes with consideration Maintain kitchen and food preparation in a clean and sanitary manner...

Full Time Baker's Asst-Mount Airy

  • Mount Airy, MD (11 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (11 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 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...

Lead Line Cook

  • Lovettsville, VA (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lovettsville, VA (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago

This position requires the candidate be proficient and willing to learn all types of food preparation. Maintains a positive and professional approach with entire staff....

Experienced Cook/Chef

  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago

The position requires that the candidate be proficient and willing to learn all types of food preparation. Must have excellent communications skills. Must be efficient in problem solving....

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Cook

  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago

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

Cook

  • Frederick, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 5 days ago

Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Step into the legacy of Homewood Living Frederick a cherished part of Homewood Living Ministries. We are a...

Demographic Data for Frederick, MD

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Frederick, MD

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 Frederick, MD 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 Frederick, MD
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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