Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gardendale, 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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Food Service Utility (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location: Baptist Health Brookwood - 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL...

Steward

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 15 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor. Wash and disinfect kitchen...

Food Service Utility (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Birmingham, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location : Baptist Health Brookwood - 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Note: online...

Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Line Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 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...

Deli Clerk

  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 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...

Cook WEEKENDS

  • Trussville, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trussville, AL (17 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Perform basic food preparation items, i.e. stocks, soups and vegetables....

Dishwasher

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

The Opportunity We are actively seeking a Dishwasher add to our team. As Dishwasher you will be responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen and...

Sous Chef

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene requirements....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Fantastic Opportunity* *100% Scratch Kitchen* Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Essential Functions: Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation. Must demonstrate the ability to...

Line Cook

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Line Cook in AL - Birmingham - #07 (3320 Galleria Cir) LINE COOK J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine. We strive to...

Server Assistant

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Server Assistant in AL - Birmingham - #07 (3320 Galleria Cir) SERVER ASSISTANT J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine....

Dishwashers

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Dishwashers in AL - Birmingham - #07 (3320 Galleria Cir) DISHWASHERS J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine. We strive...

Sous Chef

  • Mountain Brook, AL (16 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (16 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

This includes overseeing the culinary operation of the restaurant, room service, and catering....

Demographic Data for Gardendale, AL

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gardendale, 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 Gardendale, AL 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 in Gardendale, 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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