Kitchen Staff Jobs in Calera, AL

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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Cook - Restaurant 200237 - 1801 Carolina Ave., Bessemer, AL 35020

  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Bessemer, US-AL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Cook - Restaurant 200237 - 1801 Carolina Ave., Bessemer, AL 35020 Reports To (Title): Restaurant General Manager Department: Field...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Vestavia Hills, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) 500 Old Town Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Clanton, AL (19 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clanton, AL (19 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 459477 Address: 300 Arby Dr. Clanton, AL, 35045 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Deli Clerk

  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Introduction If you'd be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods...

Grill Cook

  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description NOW HIRING / IMMEDIATELY HIRING: GRILL COOKS Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay. Comprehensive benefits program offered to all team members -...

Lead Line Cook - The Valley Hotel, Curio by Hilton

  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Homewood, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 10 days ago

VALLEY HOTEL Located a few short miles from downtown Birmingham, the Valley Hotel is situated in the heart of Homewood, Alabama. In this bucolic neighborhood youll find a friendly, walkable town...

Dishwasher

  • Alabaster, AL (8 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL (8 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 11 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Salad and Sandwich Maker Opening Shift

  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 13 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Clanton, AL (19 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clanton, AL (19 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 15 days ago

Hiring up to $14 per hour for talented Food Champions! "You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location : CHS - Grandview Medical - 3960 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243. Note: online applications...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (24 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 18 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Baptist Health Brookwood - 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. Note: online applications...

Line Cook

  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (21 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 19 days ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! LINE COOK This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 23 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Oaks on Parkwood - 2651 Laurel Oaks Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022. Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday -...

Cook - Restaurant 201042 - 5410 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, AL 35228

  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (23 miles from Calera, AL)
  • 24 days ago

Cook - Restaurant 201042 - 5410 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, AL 35228 at Church's Chicken Cook - Restaurant 201042 - 5410 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, AL 35228 at Church's Chicken in Bessemer,...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Calera, AL

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 Calera, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 in Calera, AL
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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