Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wakefield, 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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MA Dietary and Food Cook / Oasis / Lawrence / FT

  • Lawrence, MA (14 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (14 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 12 days ago

MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while...

MA Dietary and Food Cook / North Shore / Malden / FT / 7a- 3p / $17 - $18

  • Malden, MA (4 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Malden, MA (4 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 21 days ago

MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while...

Meat Clerk Full Time

  • Newburyport, MA (23 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (23 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Westwood, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Westwood, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 18 days ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items At Wegmans, we've long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people....

Dishwasher, Banners Kitchen and Tap

  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The opportunity Delaware Norths Patina Group is hiring part-time Dishwashers to join our team at Banners Kitchen and Tap in Boston, Massachusetts....

Sushi Cook

  • Gloucester, MA (21 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Gloucester, MA (21 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

preparation, your knife skills and our prep lists Learn our recipes and plate food according to recipe and plate presentation The Benefits of Working at Minglewood Harborside Competitive starting salary...

Experienced Cook

  • East Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time and part-time Experienced Cooks to join our team at Boston Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. As an Experienced Cook, you will...

Junior Cook

  • East Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Delaware North at Boston Logan International Airport 175 William F McClellan Hwy, Suite A East Boston, MA 02128 Regional Office Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB...

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for...

Crew Member

  • Haverhill, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Haverhill, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours 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...

Food Service Worker - Everett School Nutrition

  • Everett, MA (6 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Everett, MA (6 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing....

Cook

  • Canton, MA (22 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Canton, MA (22 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

About UsOverview If you're a foodie who loves to mix it up in the kitchen then look no further! Responsibilities You will use your creativity and passion for delicious food to deliver an enhanced...

Line Cook PM Shifts (Part-Time)

  • Burlington, MA (7 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA (7 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Daycare Kitchen Assistant!

  • Quincy, MA (18 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA (18 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Reporting to the Centre Director, acts as an integral member of the Inspire Early Education team to assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking in the...

Crew Member

  • Salem, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

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

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wakefield, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Wakefield, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Wakefield, 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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