Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Hampshire

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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Kitchen Utility/ Dishwasher - Full-Time

  • RiverWoods Exeter
  • Exeter, NH
  • 18 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 18 days ago

Kitchen Utility Position - Full-Time RiverWoods is currently seeking a Part-time dishwasher/ kitchen utility worker to join our culinary team and contribute to our resident-focused community....

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Healthcare Cook- Mixed AM / PM

  • RiverWoods Exeter
  • Exeter, NH
  • 22 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 22 days ago

RiverWoods in Exeter is currently hiring for experienced Cook to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without having to work late nights! This role is supporting our...

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Utility Worker

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Greenfield, NH
  • 28 days ago
  • Greenfield, NH
  • 28 days ago

Utility Worker Job Reference Number: 38650 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Greenfield, New Hampshire (US-NH) Why work for Elior...

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Deli Specialist

  • BJ's Wholesale Club
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 14 hours ago

A World-Class Team BJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work...

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Food Service Assistant Tier 3 (3.5 hours/day)

  • Nashua School District
  • Nashua, NH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Nashua, NH
  • 15 hours ago

Position Type: Food Service/ Food Services Assistant Date Posted: 6/3/2026 Location: Fairgrounds Elementary School Date Available: 2026-2027 SY Closing Date: 6/8/2026 or Until Filled   ...

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Kitchen help wanted

  • Hudson, NH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hudson, NH
  • 15 hours ago

We have an opening for kitchen help. Please have experience with pizza, subs, fried foods and salads. We will train to fill gaps. Approx 30 - 40 hours. More hours available at at times. Must be...

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Food Service Worker/Cashier - High School

  • Salem School District
  • Salem, NH
  • 21 hours ago
  • Salem, NH
  • 21 hours ago

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: Food Service Worker/Cashier QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrate an aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed. REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator/Cook JOB GOAL:...

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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Gilford, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Gilford, NH
  • 1 day ago

Crew Members are responsible for delivering great guest experience. This entry level team member position at Cafua Management Company prepares products according to the Dunkin' Brands operational...

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Dishwasher

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Manchester, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 1 day ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Nashua, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashua, NH
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Dishwasher

  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • Exeter, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 1 day ago

Pay rate: $20.50/hr plus shift differential for weekends and nights REPORTS TO: Dining Unit Manager SCHEDULE: Part-time. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs. Weekend and...

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Food Service Team Member

  • Nouria Energy Corporation
  • Auburn, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, 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...

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Deli Clerk

  • Shaw's
  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago

Click here to see - A Day in the Life - Deli Clerk A Day in the Life: As a Deli Clerk, no one day is ever the same. You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their...

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Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Derry, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Derry, NH
  • 1 day ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Parkland Medical Center - 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH 03038. Schedule : Part time schedule. Days and hours may...

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Dishwasher II

  • Dartmouth College
  • Hanover, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, NH
  • 1 day ago

Under management supervision plans the order in which routine work operations are to be performed and distributes workload among employees or personally performs: set up, operation and cleaning of dishwashing...

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Demographic Data for New Hampshire

Moving to New Hampshire? Find some basic demographic data about New Hampshire below.


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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in New Hampshire
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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