Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bennington, VT

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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Food Service Associate - Seasonal Flex

  • Global Partners
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 1 hour ago

Global Partner's is looking for a Food Service Associate/ Deli Clerk. Our Fresh Food Associate is responsible for the store's deli and food service daily operations, ensuring a high level of...

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Dishwasher

  • 99 Restaurants
  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 hours ago

Be a part of your Local Hometown Favorite. You bring your great attitude and readiness to learn, and we'll take care of the rest! The Ninety Nine is committed to growing our talent from within...

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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Hoosick Falls, NY (11 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoosick Falls, NY (11 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 4 days ago

What's In It For You? Flexible Schedules Tips Opportunity for Advancement PTO/Sick Pay Free Food Employee Discount Program including discounts with 100's of national companies! Health Insurance...

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Steward/Dishwasher

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  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Operate automatic dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils Manually wash large or delicate items as required Maintain proper...

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Full Time Crew Member - Tower Park

  • McDonald's UK
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 6 days ago

It is your responsibility to arrange transport to and from work for your scheduled shifts as you will be held accountable to your confirmed availability.Crew (under 18) 9.42phCrew (18-20)...

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Fully Flexible 12pm-12am - Crew Member - Wessex Gate

  • McDonald's UK
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dorset, VT (24 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 9 days ago

Must be available a minimum of 12pm-12am across the week. It is your responsibility to arrange transport to and from work for your scheduled shifts as you will be held accountable to your...

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Utility Worker

  • Williams College
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 12 days ago

preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and cutting food items. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure a smooth flow of operations during meal service....

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Utility Worker - WhitmanS

  • Williams College
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA (19 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 12 days ago

Assist with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and cutting food items. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure a smooth flow of operations during meal service....

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Crew Member

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Bennington, VT
  • 13 days ago
  • Bennington, VT
  • 13 days 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...

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Dunkin' Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Marlboro, VT (20 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Marlboro, VT (20 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: Restaurant Team Member Franchise Organization: Sagris Enterprises Management Reports To: Restaurant Manager Overview A Dunkin' Restaurant Team Member is generally responsible for...

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Crew Member

  • McDonalds
  • Greenwich, NY (21 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenwich, NY (21 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

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Part Time(After School & Weekends) Crew Member GREAT STARTING WAGE!

  • McDonalds
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago

Part-Time Crew Member (After School & Weekends) $14$20/hour (based on experience & state minimum wage) Join a team where our Owners, Directors, and General Managers all started as crew! We provide...

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Day Time & Closing Crew Member with Competitive Wage!

  • McDonalds
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Manchester, VT (17 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 14 days ago

Daytime & Closing Crew Member $16$20/hour (based on experience & state minimum wage) Join a team where our Owners, Directors, and General Managers all started as crew! We provide the tools,...

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Food Service Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Brattleboro, VT (23 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 16 days ago

Food Service Worker Location: BRATTLEBORO RETREAT - 91139002 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type: Full-time Pay...

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Dishwasher

  • Tourists
  • North Adams, MA (15 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Adams, MA (15 miles from Bennington, VT)
  • 19 days ago

staff work in multiple environments within the property, some of which are restrictive in size -The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate -The person in this position may have to...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bennington, VT

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 Bennington, VT 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 Bennington, VT
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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