Kitchen Hand Jobs
Kitchen hand jobs are open across restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and institutional food service, from entry-level to experienced, with specializations in prep cook support, dishwashing, and banquet kitchen assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
- Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
- Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it
- Assist the teacher with implementing the lesson plans and curriculum
- Communicate with parents and share important milestones in their child’s day
- Ensure a safe and consistent child development environment
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or an equivalent 9 hours of approved coursework in child development is required
- Ability to stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs and participate in physical activities
- Successful completion of DHR suitability, background check, drug screen and physical
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
- Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
- Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it
- Assist the teacher with implementing the lesson plans and curriculum
- Communicate with parents and share important milestones in their child’s day
- Ensure a safe and consistent child development environment
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or an equivalent 9 hours of approved coursework in child development is required
- Ability to stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs and participate in physical activities
- Successful completion of DHR suitability, background check, drug screen and physical
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Who's Hiring
- Select Physical Therapy20
- Sutter Health12
- NovaCare8
- Fairview Health Services7
- Tesla6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services64
- Education10
- Science & Research4
- Manufacturing2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in kitchen hand jobs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Valid food handler or food safety certification
- Experience with commercial dishwashing equipment and pot washing
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and health code compliance
- Availability for early morning, late night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Basic knife skills and experience with food preparation tasks
Tips for Your Kitchen Hand Job Search
Tailor your resume to each kitchen
List the specific equipment you've worked with, such as commercial dishwashers, meat slicers, or industrial fryers. Hiring managers in food service scan for familiarity with their setup, so generic descriptions of cleaning and prep duties get skipped.
Get a food handler card first
Many employers filter out applicants who don't hold a valid food handler certification before the interview stage. Completing your local food safety course takes a few hours and removes a barrier that eliminates a lot of competition upfront.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists kitchen hand openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target high-volume service environments
Hotel kitchens, hospital cafeterias, and large catering operations hire kitchen hands more consistently than small independent restaurants. Focusing your search on these employers gives you a steadier pipeline of open roles throughout the year.
Prepare for a working interview
Many kitchens ask candidates to come in for a trial shift rather than a traditional interview. Wear kitchen-appropriate clothes, arrive a few minutes early, and expect to handle basic prep or dish duties under real service conditions.
Follow up with the kitchen manager directly
Applications for kitchen hand roles often go through a general inbox that front-of-house staff manage. A brief, polite call to ask if the kitchen manager received your application can move you to the top of a pile that otherwise sits unreviewed for days.
Kitchen Hand Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most kitchen hands?
The most active employers for kitchen hands right now are Select Physical Therapy, Sutter Health, and NovaCare, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to pick up around major holidays and summer event seasons when catering and hospitality operations scale up.
How many kitchen hand jobs are remote?
About 9% of kitchen hand openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role is hands-on and location-dependent. The small remote share tends to cluster around food delivery coordination, meal-kit prep logistics, and catering event scheduling support roles rather than traditional kitchen work.
How do you become a kitchen hand?
Start by completing a food handler safety course, which most local health departments offer online or in person. Build basic familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment by practicing at home or through a short culinary program. Apply to entry-level positions at hotels, cafeterias, or catering companies, where turnover creates consistent openings. Once hired, focus on speed, cleanliness, and reliability, since kitchen hands who demonstrate those qualities move into prep cook roles quickly.
Can you get hired as a kitchen hand with no experience?
Yes, kitchen hand is one of the most accessible entry points in the food service industry. Employers prioritize physical stamina, a willingness to follow direction, and a clean food safety record over prior kitchen experience. Getting your food handler certification before you apply signals seriousness and removes a common screening hurdle. Many hotels and institutional kitchens specifically recruit candidates with no background because they prefer to train staff in their own procedures.
What does the kitchen hand interview process look like?
Most kitchen hand interviews are brief and practical. An initial phone or in-person screen with a supervisor covers your availability, physical ability to handle the demands of the role, and any certifications you hold. Many employers then ask you to complete a working trial shift so they can assess your pace and attitude under real kitchen conditions. Decisions are typically made within a few days of that trial, and offers often come directly from the kitchen manager rather than an HR department.
Where can I find and apply to kitchen hand jobs?
You can find and apply to kitchen hand jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your availability and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits. The platform pulls together openings from a wide range of employers, including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and catering operations, so you're not limited to a single type of kitchen environment.
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