Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lexington Park, 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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Cook

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Crew Member

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Established in 2021, Flynn Wendys has swiftly become a key player within the Flynn Group, owning and operating over 190 Wendys restaurants across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,...

Cook, Kitchen

  • Solomons, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Solomons, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Hilton Garden Inn Solomons SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels...

Food Service Worker - Hiring Immediately

  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

SCA Food Service Worker Location: DECA-PATUXENT RIVER NAS - 89965006 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

SCA Food Service Worker

  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: DECA-PATUXENT RIVER NAS - 89965006 Location ID: 89965006 SCA Food Service Worker Location: DECA-PATUXENT RIVER NAS - 89965006 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Child & Youth Food Service Worker

  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Patuxent River, MD (3 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Sets up and operates a mechanical dishwasher....

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Mechanicsville, MD (19 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, MD (19 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Crew Member

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 9 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (20 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 11 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 11 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and...

Cook

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Cook 3

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Cook 3 oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and standards are met, while providing leadership and training to other cooks. Cook 3 will work under Chefs and oversee the chain of work...

Full Time Baker

  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • California, MD (6 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 17 days ago

This is a full time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Restaurant Crew

  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 18 days ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD (24 miles from Lexington Park, MD)
  • 19 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,...

Demographic Data for Lexington Park, MD

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lexington Park, 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 Lexington Park, 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 Lexington Park, 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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