Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Bedford, 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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Cook

  • Fairhaven, MA (3 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairhaven, MA (3 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Prep Cook - Raynham Chili's

  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Dishwasher

  • Newport, RI (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newport, RI (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our Utility Cleaners play an important role in support of a number of vital hotel functions. At our hotels these associates may work across departments (e.g., kitchen, food and...

Line Cook

  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 16 hours ago

Line CookLine Cook Range: $16.48-$19.86 Red Robin isnt your typical burger restaurant. Were a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun! Line Cook :...

Food Service Worker

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 18 hours ago

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Portsmouth, RI (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, RI (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : Portsmouth Public Schools - 29 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Middletown, RI (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Middletown, RI (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Helps prepare foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts. Also helps prepare catering orders. Performs cashier duties using the POS system....

Helper Cook (Part Time)

  • Tiverton, RI (12 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tiverton, RI (12 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time HELPER COOK position. Location : Tiverton Public Schools - 100 North Brayton Road, Tiverton, RI 02878. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Chef DE Partie @ Castle Hill Inn - Aurelia

  • Newport, RI (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Newport, RI (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Aurelia, the fine dining restaurant at Castle Hill Inn, is seeking a Chef de Partie with a serious commitment to culinary excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for culinarians who are...

Food Service Associate - Pay Up To $18.50/Hr - Plymouth

  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Panera Bread / PR Restaurants is seeking Food Service Associates to join our supportive team of dynamic and hardworking cafe professionals. At PR Restaurants, we're committed to setting a higher...

Food Service Team Member

  • Middleborough, MA (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middleborough, MA (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Nouria Energy Corporation is a multi-generational family-owned wholesale fuel distributor, convenience store operator and car wash operator in New England. Our wholesale and retail fuel businesses...

Second Cook

  • Falmouth, MA (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Falmouth, MA (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Second Cook page is loaded Second Cook locations Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: October 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id...

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Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Dishwasher/Steward - $17/hr - Middletown

  • Middletown, RI (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (18 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a 32-hour/week food service utility player for a private boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island. Join a team where we really care about delivering exceptional...

Experienced Breakfast Cook

  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Experienced Breakfast Cook (Taunton) Knotty Pine Diner County Street compensation: based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Experience Breakfast Cook We are a...

Demographic Data for New Bedford, MA

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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 New Bedford, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in New Bedford, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 New Bedford, 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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