Kitchen Staff Jobs in Opelika, 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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Team Member: Food Champion

  • Opelika, AL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 22 hours 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...

Cook

  • Opelika, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 3 days ago

Shift Details Cook Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required PURPOSE Cook The Cook is responsible for all food preparation so that food meets and / or exceeds quality, quantity and service schedule requirements...

Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN, LEE COUNTY

  • Opelika, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN,LEE COUNTY Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN,LEE COUNTY Nutrition and food service workers are essential to local schools and student learning. Start a great...

Utility Worker/Dishwasher

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 3 days ago

You will assist the kitchen staff with receiving, unpacking and storing all vendor deliveries. Empty kitchen garbage/trash and sanitize containers as needed....

Crew Member - Hardees

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Crew Member - Hardee's (Auburn) Hardee's image 1 of 1 compensation: $12/hr employment type: job title: Crew Member HARDEE'S IS HIRING CREW MEMBERS! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Take customer...

Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN, LEE COUNTY

  • Opelika, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 4 days ago

Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN,LEE COUNTY Food Service Worker OPELIKA, AUBURN,LEE COUNTY Nutrition and food service workers are essential to local schools and student learning. Start a great...

Food Preparation Workers

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details:First shift, Monday - Friday7:00 am - 3:00 pmWeekly competitive payQuick cash with direct depositUnlimited $400 referral bonusesEmployee incentives and benefitsEmployee of the Month...

Crew Member - Hardee's

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 6 days ago

HARDEE'S IS HIRING CREW MEMBERS! Click here to apply DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Take customer orders * Prepare food items * Maintain cleanliness in the restaurant REQUIREMENTS: * Must be at...

Substitute Food Service Worker: Lee County School

  • Opelika, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 6 days ago

Substitute Food Service Worker, Nutrition and food service workers are essential to local schools and student learning. Start a great job that allows you to give kids a healthy start to their day!...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • West Point, GA (20 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Point, GA (20 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 462553 Address: 1917 Hwy 18 West Point, GA, 31833 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Cook (Full-Time)

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Make a difference in the lives of others while personally thriving! Join Bridge Senior Living - a certified Great Place to Work! Now Hiring! What you can expect as a Cook: $1,000 Employee Referral...

PR 1459807/Prep Cook

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 11 days ago

cooking experience preferred Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation Possess a valid food handler's card or ServSafe certification - our branch will help provide this training Able to work...

Part-time Weekend Cook

  • Opelika, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 14 days ago

Experience in cooking for large groups Certificate in food-preparation training preferred Desire to work with older adults...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Smiths Station, AL (19 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Smiths Station, AL (19 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Req ID: 460715 Address: 747 Lee Road 248 Smiths Station, AL, 36877 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

TES Food Service Worker/Custodian - Andalusia, Alabama

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 19 days ago

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Cooking (season, bake, boil, fry) 3 meals per day for guests Kitchen preparation (clean pots, pans, dishes, counters, and tables) Food preparation (washing...

Demographic Data for Opelika, AL

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Opelika, 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 Opelika, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Opelika, 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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