Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cherokee, 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

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • moments ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • moments ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Florence, AL (18 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Florence, AL (18 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 hours 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/Cashier (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Florence, AL (18 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Florence, AL (18 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 hours ago

Location: UNA - Towers Dining Hall We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Address : One Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632 Note: online...

Crew Member

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Business is Gang Busters! Starting Pay up to $10+ per hour! We TRAIN. Become part of a Quality Company helping to ensure Quality products are served and Quality Service is provided! Better...

Skilled Utility Worker

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Skilled Utility Worker Salary $40,390.19 Annually Location Electricity Department Job Type Full Time Job Number 07012025 Department Electricity Opening Date 07/01/2025 Closing Date 7/8/2025 11:59...

Line Cook - Florence-Valenti

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 5 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Crew Member

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 10 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Req ID: 459324 Address: 2048 Highway 20 Tuscumbia, AL, 35674 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 17 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...

Fast Food Crew Member

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (24 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (24 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 18 days ago

Fast Food Crew Member** (multiple openings) (Muscle Schoals, AL and may travel to local company locations) Take orders, operate cash register, and prepare and serve fast food and beverages. Lift...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tuscumbia, AL (14 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 22 days ago

Req ID:** 463104 **Address:** 2048 Highway 20 Tuscumbia, AL, 35674 **Benefits:** _* Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program_ _* Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling...

Cook I ($21.00/hour and $1,500 Sign on Bonus)

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 27 days ago

Coordinates the work of the detainee crew to complete adequate food preparation and serving at the allotted times....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Florence, AL (19 miles from Cherokee, AL)
  • 28 days ago

...** Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and...

Demographic Data for Cherokee, AL

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cherokee, AL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Cherokee, AL 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 in Cherokee, 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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