Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maryland

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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Love baking and ready to show off your skills?! Great Harvest Bread Co. in Annapolis is on the lookout for an Assistant Baker to join our awesome team in Annapolis, MD 21401. If you're all about...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Lead Cook Location: B.F. SAUL CO UPA, BETHESDA - 12145001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays morning and afternoon/evening shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment...

Galaxy Cook III (U)

  • National Harbor, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • National Harbor, MD
  • 15 hours ago

preparation and a la carte line cooking according to company standards....

Cafeteria Worker I, Laytonsville ES, 2 hrs/10 mo, Ad extended 06/03/25

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures....

Restaurant Crewmember - Restaurant Image

  • Columbia, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $17 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Cook- Retirement Community- Roland Park

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 hours ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a full-time Cook to join our culinary team at a small, close-knit retirement community. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional who...

Utility Worker - Bank of America Hunt

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Overview Join our team as a Utility worker at Bank of America Hunt, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and welcoming ambiance of our front-of-house area....

Dishwasher

  • Columbia, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 18 hours ago

$15 per hour - $18 per hour Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests with a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well by: Ensuring...

Cook

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 22 hours ago

School diploma Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner; Must be able to follow oral and written instructions Years of Experience: Previous experience in food...

Dishwasher

  • Bel Air, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Bel Air, MD
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Dishwasher - Hotel Indigo Baltimore

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

What you will be doing Use established guidelines to correctively utilize and maintain dish machine. Wash glasses and dishes in standard dish rack. Wash pots and pans only in the pot washer's...

Sous Chef

  • Dundalk, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 1 day ago

This position involves supervising kitchen staff, managing food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting menu development....

Cook

  • Hanover, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 1 day ago

Do you enjoy cooking and being creative in the kitchen? Do you like working with a team in a high paced environment? We are hiring for a hotel kitchen Cook! What We Offer: Career advancement...

PM Kitchen Helper

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The Kitchen Helper works...

Sous Chef

  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 5/22/2025 Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year Location MD, Columbia 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3160 Columbia, MD 21044 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING...

Demographic Data for Maryland

Moving to Maryland? Find some basic demographic data about Maryland below.


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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.7%
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 Maryland
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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