Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tuscaloosa, 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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Crew Member

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 hours ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

Sous Chef - University of Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 20 hours ago

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 / year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our...

Food Service Assistant

  • Northport, AL (7 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northport, AL (7 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Assists in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals and snacks served to patients, cafeteria, and other customers. May on a regular or occasional basis, as assigned: request and...

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 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/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 8 days ago

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

Food Service Worker-UA

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 9 days ago

preparation and serving of lunch meals at the new charter school on the campus of West Alabama University....

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 9 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...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 16 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location: University of Alabama Athletics - 1091 Coliseum Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Note: online applications...

Grill Cook, Full-time

  • Vance, AL (22 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Vance, AL (22 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: Deep fry, grill, and saute meats, fish, vegetables and other foods Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing Perform food preparation work for...

Food Service Worker, Part-time

  • Vance, AL (22 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Vance, AL (22 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Food Service Worker, Part-time. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (5 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : University of Alabama Athletics - 1091 Coliseum Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Note: online applications accepted...

Food Service Worker Tuscaloosa City Schools

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring for substitute food service workers in Tuscaloosa City Schools. No previous experience is required! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now its...

Substitute Food Service Worker - Tuscaloosa County

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring for substitute food service workers in Tuscaloosa County Schools. No previous experience is required! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now...

Substitute Food Service Worker - Tuscaloosa County

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 days ago

We are hiring for substitute food service workers in Tuscaloosa County Schools. No previous experience is required! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now...

Food Service Worker - Tuscaloosa City Schools

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 18 days ago

We are hiring for substitute food service workers in Tuscaloosa City Schools. No previous experience is required! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now its...

Demographic Data for Tuscaloosa, AL

Moving to Tuscaloosa, AL? Find some basic demographic data about Tuscaloosa, AL below.


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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, 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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