Searching for kitchen cleaning jobs in your area? 🍽️
With hygiene standards tighter than ever, restaurants, schools, and commercial kitchens are actively hiring dependable staff to help keep things spotless. Whether you’re after full-time hours or a flexible evening shift, kitchen cleaning roles offer steady work, practical experience, and a foot in the door of the food service industry.
What Are Kitchen Cleaning Jobs?
Kitchen cleaning jobs focus on keeping food prep areas clean, safe, and up to health standards. Common tasks include wiping down counters, degreasing stoves and ovens, scrubbing sinks, mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling zones. Some positions also handle deep-cleaning of equipment like fryers, grills, and exhaust hoods. Because kitchens are high-traffic and sensitive to contamination, cleaning is often done after hours or in close coordination with the kitchen staff.
Typical Responsibilities in a Kitchen Cleaning Role
Scrubbing and sanitizing food prep surfaces
Degreasing stovetops, fryers, and grills
Emptying garbage and managing recycling
Cleaning kitchen floors and mats
Wiping down sinks and backsplash areas
Maintaining storage and supply closets
Restocking paper towels, soap, and sanitizers
All tasks must follow food safety regulations and cleanliness protocols.
What Skills Do Kitchen Cleaners Need?
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Ability to follow strict hygiene protocols
Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and tools
Physical stamina to stand, scrub, and lift
Dependability and punctuality
Willingness to work night or split shifts
Training is often provided on the job, especially for commercial kitchens.
Who’s Hiring Kitchen Cleaners?
Restaurants and food courts
Hotels and banquet kitchens
School and hospital cafeterias
Catering companies
Cleaning service providers
Some companies hire directly, while others work through staffing agencies or maintenance vendors.
Where to Find Kitchen Cleaning Jobs
Online job boards (Indeed, Craigslist, ZipRecruiter)
Local staffing agencies
Restaurant or hospitality websites
Commercial cleaning companies
In-person walk-ins or referrals
Smaller kitchens may prefer candidates who apply directly or through word-of-mouth.