Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Hadley, 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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Production/Cook

  • Westfield, MA (11 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA (11 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Food Preparation: Prepare and cook KFC's menu items, including the world-famous chicken, following standardized recipes and quality standards....

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

  • West Springfield, MA (9 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Springfield, MA (9 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Substitute Cafeteria Workers Needed West Springfield Public Schools is seeking qualified general kitchen workers for day to day substitute, on call positions. Responsibilities include:Prep work,...

Crew Member

  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Cook - Behavioral Health

  • Staffordville, CT (24 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Staffordville, CT (24 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Utility Worker

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

In this role, you will be trained by our team to ensure you are set up for success. Daily tasks can include, but are not limited to, gathering and moving materials to and from the production line,...

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 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...

Cook

  • Sunderland, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunderland, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Cook (SUNDERLAND) BridgeSide Grille 9 AMHERST RD near 9 AMHERST RD compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Cook Part time cook needed for Restaurant. BridgeSide...

Dishwasher - full or part time

  • Northampton, MA (5 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (5 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Dishwasher - full or part time (Northampton) Roberto's Restaurant compensation: Competitive employment type: job title: Dishwasher Roberto's Restaurant in downtown Northampton is hiring a...

Crew Member: Customer Service / Cashier

  • Ware, MA (15 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ware, MA (15 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Cook

  • Northampton, MA (5 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (5 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Cook Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion Veterans Health Administrion Summary This position is loced in the Nutrition and Food Service, the Veteran Affairs Medical Center...

Kitchen Utility Worker

  • East Longmeadow, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Complete assigned food preparation as required. Adhere to standard food safety practices. Assist cooks and wait staff as requested....

Cook

  • Leeds, MA (9 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Leeds, MA (9 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service, at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Central Western Massachusetts. The incumbent is responsible for providing meals and...

Cafeteria Worker

  • East Windsor, CT (24 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Windsor, CT (24 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Cafeteria Worker! You'll help prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean dining area, and create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. If you're friendly, organized, and enjoy...

General Cafeteria Worker

  • Ludlow, MA (7 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ludlow, MA (7 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION:General Cafeteria WorkerMonday-Friday8:00 AM-1:00PM REPORTS TO:Director of Food Services/Principal SALARY:Per Cafeteria Workers' Contract STARTING DATE:Immediately APPLICATION...

Adult Center Cook

  • Longmeadow, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (14 miles from South Hadley, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Food preparation skills, including ability to use knives and other kitchen equipment and utensils....

Demographic Data for South Hadley, MA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Hadley, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, 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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