Kitchen Staff Jobs in Leominster, 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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Closing Crew Member

  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Northern Management Group is currently hiring CLOSING CREW MEMBERS (18+) to join our growing team. We are a family oriented growing Network of Dunkin locations. We currently operate 27 locations...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Maynard, MA (17 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Maynard, MA (17 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Meat Clerk

  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Id : 589339, Title : Meat Clerk, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : High Volume - Retail, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...093, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-04-24T13:25:09 00:00,...

Baker/Cook

  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

preparation, pastry and culinary functions....

Substitute Food Service Team Member - 24-25 School Year

  • Northborough, MA (15 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northborough, MA (15 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough Substitute Food Service Team Member Department: Food Services Job Title: Food Services Team Member - Substitute FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt)...

25-74 Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Baker

  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Cafeteria - Assistant Cook/Baker TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours/week); anticipated immediate start; salary per collective bargaining agreement (range...

25-69 Cafeteria Assistant Cook/Baker

  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (23 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Cafeteria - Assistant Cook/Baker TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (6.5 hours/day, 32.5 hours/week); anticipated immediate start; salary per collective bargaining agreement (range...

2024-2025 Substitute Food Service Workers

  • Lunenburg, MA (5 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lunenburg, MA (5 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute Food Service Workers sought for all schools--hours vary.Substitute hiring is ongoing throughout the year. Experience preferred, but not required. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary per...

Cook

  • Fitchburg, MA (4 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (4 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school graduate or equivalent One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities...

Line Cook- Framingham

  • Framingham, MA (22 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Framingham, MA (22 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : LSF Framingham LLC - Framingham, MA Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Any Job Category : Restaurant -...

Dishwasher

  • Milford, NH (21 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, NH (21 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Role: Dishwasher Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen and...

Crew Member

  • Grafton, MA (22 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grafton, MA (22 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Crew Member Job Description: Join our dynamic team at Cafua Management Company as a Restaurant Crew Member and play a vital role in creating exceptional guest experiences. We are an...

Baker/Bakers Helper

  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 2 days ago

un Baker/Baker's Helper (WORCESTER) Culpeppers Bakery and Cafe 500 Cambridge ST compensation: $18.00-$20.00 per hour employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Cook Full...

Cook

  • Concord, MA (21 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, MA (21 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Reporting to the Sodexo Production Manager, the Cook performs a variety of food preparation duties....

Kitchen Manager Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough

  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Leominster, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Ensures food preparation and delivery standards are met for banquet events and all outlets including restaurant, room service, concierge, and a la carte service....

Demographic Data for Leominster, MA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Leominster, 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 Leominster, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
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 Leominster, 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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