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.

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V J hospitality services llc

Line Cook / Assistant Cook

Now Hiring: Kitchen Help Staff – Fast-Growing Indian Self-Service Restaurant Join Our Growing Team! We are a fast-growing self-service Indian casual restaurant seeking motivated, energetic, and...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

Team Management and Training Supervise and guide seafood kitchen staff, including seafood kitchen clerks....

Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards....

Cook

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 hours ago

Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Help manage inventory and assist in ordering supplies as needed....

The Canopy Lounge

Line Cook

Implement portion control measures to uphold consistency and excellence Demonstrate exceptional knife skills in food preparation Maintain elevated standards of food quality and presentation Utilize...

Zion Mountain Ranch

Sous Chef

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

  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 1 day ago

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

Deli Specialist

We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and deli-passionate FT Deli Specialist to support the success of our high-performing deli department at our newest location in Sayville, NY. This role is...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Deli Clerk

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...

Ravenna Assisted Living

Cook for Seniors

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

Baker

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...

Washington Waldorf School

Kitchen Steward

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?...

Camp Manitou

Executive Chef

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...

Delta Kappa Epsilon

Assistant Chef

Daily Responsibilities: Menu planning and development Ensuring portion control and food quality standards Utilizing knife skills for food preparation Assisting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Bread Clerk

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...

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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MIT OpenCourseWare
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
FutureLearn
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
FutureLearn
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs Nationwide

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 offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kitchen Staff position

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