Kitchen Staff Jobs in Charlton, MA

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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Kitchen Team Member

  • Willington, CT (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Willington, CT (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Req ID: 461109 Address: 3 Polster Road Willington, CT, 06279 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Willington, CT (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Willington, CT (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Req ID: 458954 Address: 3 Polster Road Willington, CT, 06279 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Cook I

  • Stafford Springs, CT (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Stafford Springs, CT (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook I position performs a wide variety of functions to ensure high quality, sanitary food service to patients and customers. The primary tasks of this position include but...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • North Smithfield, RI (24 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • North Smithfield, RI (24 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : North Smithfield Public Schools - 412 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, RI 02919. Note: online...

Food Service Associate - Part-time

  • West Boylston, MA (18 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Boylston, MA (18 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

preparation tasks such as fruit and vegetable processing, chopping, and making of food items such as sandwiches, snacks, and other items as determined by the daily menu....

Nursing Home Cook

  • Southbridge, MA (5 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbridge, MA (5 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring per diem Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: St. Vincent Hospital - 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Note: online applications accepted only....

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Worcester 50 Southwest Cutoff (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

New Restaurant with great opportunities seeking Kitchen Staff

  • Palmer, MA (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmer, MA (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

un New Restaurant with great opportunities seeking Kitchen Staff (Three Rivers) Ernestina's LLC image 1 of 1 2054 Bridge Street compensation: Negotiable: Based on Experience and skill level employment...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (12 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : St. Vincent Hospital - 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Deli Baker

  • Sturbridge, MA (7 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sturbridge, MA (7 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.45 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Cook

  • Northborough, MA (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (22 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: 9102 Shops Way Northborough, MA 01532 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part...

Prep Cook (Part Time)

  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time PREP COOK position. Location : eClinical - 2 Technology Drive, Westborough, MA 01581. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part time....

Dishwasher- The Residence at Orchard Grove

  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Location : The Residence at Orchard Grove - Shrewsbury, MA Salary Range : Undisclosed Description If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB...

Food Service Worker (2.5 hours/day)

  • Wilbraham, MA (23 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilbraham, MA (23 miles from Charlton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

LOCATION:Stony Hill School JOB TYPE:School Year 2.5 hours per day (11:30-2:00) SALARY:Per UFCW contract JOB DESCRIPTION:General food preparation in school kitchen including preparing of food, serving...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Charlton, MA

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 Charlton, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Charlton, MA
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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