Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lawrence, 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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Emerson Health

General Kitchen Worker

General Kitchen Worker Schedule: Per Diem Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 / Hourly Shift: Day/Eve shift Hours: Hours may include 7am-3:30pm or 11:30am-8pm About this role Job Summary Are you someone...

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Food Service Worker

  • Corporate-Chefs
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 38737 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs Location: Waltham, Massachusetts (US-MA) The Role at a glance: We...

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Kitchen Utility/ Dishwasher - Full-Time

  • RiverWoods Exeter
  • Exeter, NH (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Kitchen Utility Position - Full-Time RiverWoods is currently seeking a Part-time dishwasher/ kitchen utility worker to join our culinary team and contribute to our resident-focused community....

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Healthcare Cook- Mixed AM / PM

  • RiverWoods Exeter
  • Exeter, NH (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 23 days ago

RiverWoods in Exeter is currently hiring for experienced Cook to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without having to work late nights! This role is supporting our...

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Dishwasher

  • Corporate-Chefs
  • Woburn, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Dishwasher Job Reference Number: 38441 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs Location: Woburn, Massachusetts (US-MA) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Part Time Dishwasher

  • Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Some of your responsibilities include: Operate all kitchen and dishwashing equipment safely. Wash dishes, glassware, equipment, and silverware by hand when necessary....

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Cook - Hilton Logan Airport

  • Hilton
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Identification:** 207262 **Job Category:** Culinary **Job Schedule:** Full time **Salary** $22.31/USD/Hourly **Equal Opportunity Employer** EOE, including disability/vets **Exceptional...

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Dishwasher - Davios - Boston Logan Airport

  • Paradies Lagardere
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

At Paradies Lagardere, our mission is to maintain first-class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We...

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Kitchen help

  • Demos restaurant
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

un Kitchen help (Watertown) Demos restaurant image 1 of 1 64 Mt Auburn St compensation: $20-22 an hour based on experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Line cook Job...

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Full Time Food Service Worker

  • Wakefield Public Schools
  • Wakefield, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wakefield, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

General cleaning of kitchen and food preparation surfaces....

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Food Service Worker

  • Sentara
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

City/State South Boston, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA is looking for a Cook Overview Food Service Workers are essential members of the...

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Chief Steward

  • Sheraton
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Manages the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Areas of responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and...

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Dishwasher

  • 99 Restaurants
  • Salem, MA (18 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (18 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Be a part of your Local Hometown Favorite. You bring your great attitude and readiness to learn, and we'll take care of the rest! The Ninety Nine is committed to growing our talent from within...

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Cook

  • Mission Health
  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Peabody, MA (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE RECOGNIZED AND REWARED.Peabody Health and Rehab in Peabody, KS...

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Food Service Worker (Cook)

  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food for...

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Demographic Data for Lawrence, MA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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Kitchen Chemistry
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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Lawrence, 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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