Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alabama

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

  • Oxford, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Oxford, AL
  • 10 days ago

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

Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 11 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE - 56015001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during...

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

  • Bessemer, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 17 hours 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

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 hours ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Alabama, Huntsville 1220 Jordan Lane Northwest (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Food Preparation Worker

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 hours ago

**One month of training in Basic Culinary Arts and Food Safety Training, including food preparation techniques, proper handling of kitchen equipment, food safety regulations, sanitation procedures,...

Food Service Worker - R-0199

  • Talladega, AL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Talladega, AL
  • 17 hours ago

R-0199 Reference#...Posting Date: June 5, 2025****Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference...

Night Cook (Full Time)

  • Mobile, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 19 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for full time NIGHT COOK positions. + Location: Morrison - 5 Mobile Infirmary Circle, Mobile, AL 36607 Note: online applications accepted only. +...

Dishwasher Full Time

  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Dishwashing Duties: Scrape and pre-clean dishes before loading them into the dishwashing machine....

Prep Cook Fulltime

  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Point Clear, AL
  • 23 hours ago

This role requires careful attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with kitchen staff to ensure timely service....

Cook: Line and Prep

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Collaborate with kitchen team members to coordinate food preparation and order execution. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including washing dishes and equipment....

Cook

  • Enterprise, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Enterprise, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Our back-of-the-house team members are responsible for prepping, cooking, and plating up Beef's delicious menu items according to recipe specs....

Preparation Assistant prepares food and ensures safe and nutritious meals are served....

Cook

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

The Westin Huntsville 6800 Governors West, NW Huntsville, AL 35806 232 Room Hotel Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Cook CD - Standard

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product Other Duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires food...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alabama

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 Alabama 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 Alabama
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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