Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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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The Field Club

Sous Chef

This position is directly subordinated to the executive chef and has in his/her charge all the other members of the kitchen staff....

Cook II-Pastry

  • Longboat Key, FL (7 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Longboat Key, FL (7 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Full-Time, Marriott Benefits, Weekend and Holiday Availability, Complimentary Meal and Parking Job Number 25075636 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The St....

Deli Team Member

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 7 hours ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Dishwasher

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 13 hours ago

Dishwasher Job Description Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text...

Pastry Cook II

  • Longboat Key, FL (7 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Longboat Key, FL (7 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 hours ago

Additional Information** Full-Time, Marriott Benefits, Weekend and Holiday Availability, Complimentary Meal and Parking **Job Number** 25075636 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary...

Food Service Worker

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 17 hours ago

This position will also accurately and efficiently prepare and serve a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus as well as utilize a variety of food preparation...

Cook

  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Baker

  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn...

Pastry Cook III

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

Id : 25075668, Title : Pastry Cook III, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...824, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Cook Full Time Shift Varied

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands....

Restaurant Crew

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

Sous Chef.. Mattison's City Grille Sarasota International Airport

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

All Paradies Lagardere positions, including the Sous Chef, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and...

Grill Cook

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Dishwasher

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals General knowledge of commercial dishwashing...

Pastry Cook I

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25075756 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236 VIEW ON...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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 Sarasota, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.8%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Sarasota, FL
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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