Kitchen Staff Jobs in Plaistow, NH

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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Full Time Cook

  • Madbury, NH (24 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madbury, NH (24 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Full Time Cook $500** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods in Durham is currently hiring for experienced Line Cook (what we call Level 2) to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without...

School Lunch Program Food Service Worker - 25/26 SY

  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 2 hours ago

Essex North Shore is seeking a School Lunch Program Food Service Worker to join the team next school year. The Food Service Worker will assist with the preparation of school lunch and breakfast,...

Baker/Packager

  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 2 hours ago

Stocks and cleans shelves, bins, and food preparation areas. Maintains back stock in good order. Handles DC and UNFI invoices for product delivered outside store receiving hours....

Heart of House - Line Chef

  • Manchester, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Manchester, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 10 hours ago

Heart of House - Line Chef Location : Location GB-MANCHESTER Posted Date 19 hours ago (4/28/2025 1:59 PM) Job ID 2025-40048 Category Food & Beverage - Hourly Overview Even though you may not come...

Part-time Cafeteria Worker (Breakfast Shift)

  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 12 hours ago

Basic kitchen operations and food preparation. Basic mathematical computations. This is a 3.5 hour/day position....

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Burlington, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 19 hours ago

Menu Knowledge & Food Preparation: Learn our menu and ingredients; Prep hot and cold food items for frontline and online orders (OLO) Manual Operation of Kitchen Tools: Safely operate kitchen tools...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Litchfield, NH (18 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Litchfield, NH (18 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

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

Hiring Part-Time Dishwasher Flexible Days! (3:307:30 PM)

  • Portsmouth, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a dependable part-time dishwasher to join our team! Great opportunity for someone who wants steady hours in the late afternoon/evening. Shift: 3:30 PM 7:30 PM Days: Flexible well...

Cure Restaurant is Searching for a Reliable Dishwasher

  • Portsmouth, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Cure Restaurant is Seeking Dishwasher Dishwasher- Monday 3:30pm - close Tuesday 3:30pm - close We offer Competitive Pay $$, end of Shift Meal and a Team Orientated Environment. Must have reliable...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Lynnfield, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

PM Cook (Full-Time + Benefits)

  • Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Heatherwood, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Tewksbury, has an opening for a full-time P.M. Cook. About the Position: This position prepares nutritious, appetizing,...

Cafeteria Worker (Part-time)

  • Lynnfield, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

The Part-time Cafeteria Worker is responsible for performing assigned School Lunch Program tasks, including food preparation, sanitary maintenance of equipment, cleaning serving and eating areas, receiving...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Wakefield, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wakefield, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

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

Full Time Food Service Worker

  • Wakefield, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wakefield, MA (23 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

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

Substitute Cafeteria Workers

  • Reading, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, MA (21 miles from Plaistow, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Reading Public Schools is looking for Substitute Cafeteria Workers for the 2024-2025 school year. Having posted this vacancy, interested candidates should apply to this posting or submit a letter...

Demographic Data for Plaistow, NH

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Plaistow, NH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Plaistow, NH 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 Plaistow, NH
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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