Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rochester, 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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Assistant Chef

  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 5 days ago

preparation tasks efficiently Assist with catering events and meal preparation as needed Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen Assist with baking, dishwashing, and other kitchen...

Full Time Cook

  • Dover, NH (6 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dover, NH (6 miles from Rochester, 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...

Food Service Lead Cook- Farmington School Nutrition

  • Farmington, NH (8 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • moments ago
  • Farmington, NH (8 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • moments ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Service daily hot lunch...

Line Cook

  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ogunquit, ME (18 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 6 hours ago

at Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Hospitality, LLC in Ogunquit, Maine, United States Job Description

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

  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours 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 (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours 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...

Dishwasher / Food Prep

  • Dover, NH (6 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Dover, NH (6 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 16 hours ago

LOVE WORKING IN KITCHENS - WE ARE LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION ASSISTANCE....

MWR Food Service Worker

  • Kittery, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kittery, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Complies with HACCP procedures during food preparation, storage, and service, including documentation of proper food temperatures....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867 Schedule : Part time schedule. Days and...

Food Service Utility (Part Time)

  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location : Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867 Schedule : Part time schedule. Monday,...

Dishwasher (Part Time)

  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NH (3 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Dishwasher

  • Kennebunk, ME (22 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (22 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary. Maintains the correct storage of all cookware, china, glassware, and utensils....

Food Service Team Member

  • Sanford, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sanford, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 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...

Cook

  • Sanford, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sanford, ME (15 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 2 days ago

Experience in the area of nutrition, food preparation and sanitizing is required. Must be able to lift 40 pounds, reach to an area of two feet and bend to ground level....

Sous Chef

  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Rochester, NH)
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef - Prezzo Better Careers for Everyone Location: Our Role As a Sous Chef at Prezzo, you are a vital force in our kitchen, playing a key role in delivering culinary excellence and joyful...

Demographic Data for Rochester, NH

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rochester, NH

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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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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