Kitchen Staff Jobs in Middletown, RI

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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Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill

Line Cook

operations and food cost Adhering to special diets and dietary restrictions Required Skills: Experience in American cuisine and seafood preparation Ability to make sauces, pastries, and work with a la...

Meat Clerk Full Time

  • Johnston, RI (24 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (24 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 45+ 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

  • New Bedford, MA (18 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA (18 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Portsmouth, RI (4 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, RI (4 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : Portsmouth Public Schools - 29 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Middletown, RI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Helps prepare foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts. Also helps prepare catering orders. Performs cashier duties using the POS system....

Helper Cook (Part Time)

  • Tiverton, RI (8 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tiverton, RI (8 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time HELPER COOK position. Location : Tiverton Public Schools - 100 North Brayton Road, Tiverton, RI 02878. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Chef DE Partie @ Castle Hill Inn - Aurelia

  • Newport, RI (3 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newport, RI (3 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 7 hours ago

Aurelia, the fine dining restaurant at Castle Hill Inn, is seeking a Chef de Partie with a serious commitment to culinary excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for culinarians who are...

Food Service Worker - RI League of Charter Schools

  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 17 hours ago

School Food Service Worker - Fuel the Future! Monday-Friday (No Nights or Weekends!) Do you love working with kids and want a job that fits your schedule? Join our school nutrition team as a Food...

Bagel Baker

  • Wakefield, RI (15 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wakefield, RI (15 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 1 day ago

While physically demanding, this job is great fun, and will be perfect for the right person. Once the training period is over you get to work without anyone looking over your shoulder, and playing...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • Seekonk, MA (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seekonk, MA (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher/Steward - $17/hr - Middletown

  • Middletown, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 1 day ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a 32-hour/week food service utility player for a private boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island. Join a team where we really care about delivering exceptional...

Temporary Part-Time Food Service Worker

  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Temporary Part-Time Food Service Worker RISD - Rhode Island School of Design - 3.8 Providence, RI Job Details Part-time Estimated: $32.5K - $38.9K a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Customer...

Open Positions @ Iron Works (Line Cook)

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Iron Works is looking for a Line Cook to join the team. More gastropub than classic tavern, Iron Works serves innovative and updated takes on American classics, all from a building deeply steeped...

HIRING IMMEDIATELY Restaurant Crew Member

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY Restaurant Crew Member (Warwick) The Village of Warwick 957 west shore road compensation: 25+ hours a week employment type: experience level: no experience required job title:...

Temporary Part-Time Food Service Worker Rhode Island School of Design

  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Middletown, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary RISD Dining and Catering is actively seeking temporary, part-time Food Service Workers to join its dynamic, self-operated dining department. Food Service Workers assist the culinary...

Demographic Data for Middletown, RI

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Middletown, RI

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 Middletown, RI offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Middletown, RI
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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