Kitchen Staff Jobs
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.
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 18 hours ago
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 18 hours ago
What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant. Working at Zion Mountain Ranch...
Sous Chef Join our team at The Crooked Pine, a contemporary American restaurant located in Ogunquit, ME. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team in delivering...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 18 hours ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- 18 hours ago
Our Tinton Falls, NJ Store is seeking a PT/FT Meat Clerk for its busy department. We also work weekends to take care of our customers, so bring your customer service skills and join our team...
- University Village Thousand Oaks
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- 18 hours ago
- University Village Thousand Oaks
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- 18 hours ago
Pastry Cook Full-Time: Sunday-Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm $19-$22 per hour LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment. Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical,...
- Ravenna Assisted Living
- Albuquerque, NM
- 1 day ago
- Ravenna Assisted Living
- Albuquerque, NM
- 1 day ago
Seeking an experienced chef who loves to cook, serve nutritious and delicious meals in a home-like setting for seniors. We are a mid-sized assisted living community with 45-beds. Our mission is to...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 1 day ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Bohemia, NY
- 1 day ago
We have an exciting new opportunity located at our newest store location in Sayville, NY! Our new FT Hot Bar Lead will be responsible for the daily execution and oversight of hot bar operations,...
Looking for a change or challenge? How about working in beautiful Maine along the lake in a gorgeous camp setting? The executive chef for Camp Manitou is a culinary trained professional...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Ramsey, NJ
- 1 day ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Ramsey, NJ
- 1 day ago
If you enjoy baked bread you will love our fresh new Baked Breads Department at our Ramsey Uncle Giuseppe's Store! We have an immediate need for a PT/FT Bread Clerk to assist customers with their...
Assisting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service Handling food safely and following sanitation guidelines Collaborating with the culinary team on meal preparation and catering events Assisting with dishwashing...
- Washington Waldorf School
- Bethesda, MD
- 2 days ago
- Washington Waldorf School
- Bethesda, MD
- 2 days ago
Join the Good Food Team as a Sous Chef at Washington Waldorf School! Are you passionate about creating delicious and nutritious meals in a collaborative and supportive environment? If so, we...
- Mockingbird Bar + garden
- Dundee, IL
- 2 days ago
- Mockingbird Bar + garden
- Dundee, IL
- 2 days ago
Mockingbird is Growing and is now engaging: Sous Chef Bartenders Servers Make an impact in the community one Guest at a time. Join Our Team…. Mockingbird will give you the opportunity to learn...
- Washington Waldorf School
- Bethesda, MD
- 2 days ago
- Washington Waldorf School
- Bethesda, MD
- 2 days ago
Join the Good Food Team as a Kitchen Steward! Are you passionate about creating a positive impact through food service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is key?...
Chef De Cuisine - Dominique Ansel Bakery Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, NV
- 2 days ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 2 days ago
JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Sr. Executive Pastry Chef with the day to day running of the department and be responsible for the outlet and overall quality of products produced. ESSENTIAL JOB...
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Yorktown Heights, NY
- 2 days ago
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Yorktown Heights, NY
- 2 days ago
A little about us..... Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across...
Looking for a prep cook / banquet cook to work with our 2 catering companies in San Mateo.
- Catering by Austen
- San Mateo, CA
- 2 days ago
- Catering by Austen
- San Mateo, CA
- 2 days ago
menu planning and event preparation Executing various cooking techniques Maintaining food quality and safety standards Required Skills: Experience in scratch cooking and pastry making Knowledge of a la...
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Kitchen Staffs offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kitchen Staff position
- Ordering
- Pastry Making
- Sautéing
- Sauce Making
- Dessert Making
- Food Plating
- Bread Baking
- Broiling
- Presentation
- Culinary Arts
- Salads
- Breakfast
- Scratch Cooking
- a la carte
- Food Quality
- Plate Presentation
- Baked Goods
- Banquet Catering
- Dishwashing
- Front of House
- Portion Control
- Back of House
- Food and Beverage Management
- Prep Work
- Menu Planning
- Soup Making
- Grilling
- Fryer
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Food Handling
- Food Service Management
- Food Preparation
- Catering
- Baking
- Food Safety
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
- Short-Term Disability
- Cooking
- Wellness
- Cashier Skills
- Reimbursement
- Stocking
- Friendliness
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Punctual
- Events
- Flexibility
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- English
- Regulations
- Teamwork
- Sales
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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