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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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...

MillerKnoll

Cook- Food Service

You'll work with the team to provide customers an excellent dining experience by contributing to food preparation, attention to detail, and ensuring freshness of products....

Sous Chef

  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 16 hours ago
  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 16 hours 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...

Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Chef de Partie

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) is seeking a Chef de Partie to assist in overseeing all operations of our 3-meal-a-day Kitchen/Dining Facility. We are a private, faith-based organization that...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Meat Clerk

Our Tinton Falls, NJ Store is seeking a PT 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 today......

Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Master Cook

You will lead food preparation and meal service, uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety, and help support our recovery and volunteer programs. This role reports directly to the Chef....

Line Cook

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Weekly lunch and dinner buffets and great a la carte dining keep the clubhouse humming with activity....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Kitchen Clerk

Our Massapequa Store is actively seeking a PT Kitchen Clerk to assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen. This position will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up...

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...

shawarma guys

Line Cook

If you are ready to start a new career, understand the importance of serving high quality food, working with a great group of people and want to grow, apply with us today. We were rated as number...

Cook

Come join the team at WeCare at Jameson Care Center ! WeCare at Jameson Care Center is actively seeking a motivated Cook for our community in New Castle, PA. #SPONSOR123 Key Responsibilities ·...

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

Hot Bar Lead

Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and hot food preparation. Proven ability to lead a team and maintain high operational standards....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Baker

Ability to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods....

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...
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...

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
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
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%


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