Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alaska

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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Meat Clerk / GM Clerk

  • Nome, AK
  • 1 hour ago
  • Nome, AK
  • 1 hour ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Prep Cook

  • Kodiak, AK
  • 9 hours ago
  • Kodiak, AK
  • 9 hours ago

Rendezvous Roadhouse LLC Prep Cook in Kodiak , Alaska Job Summary: The prep cook will support the kitchen chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a smooth workflow in...

Cook, Prep (Rail)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities Perform a variety of advanced food preparation tasks. Routinely prepare, cook and process food to be utilized on-board rail cars....

Food Service Worker - On-call - NWABSD, Shungnak, AK

  • Shungnak, AK
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shungnak, AK
  • 13 hours ago

Job Description Located in the school, the Food Service Worker position performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, food preparation, stocking, and serving duties in a commercial kitchen, storeroom...

Cook I

  • Palmer, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmer, AK
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications 0-2 years of experience in food preparation or a similar role required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipes, and safety standards....

Title VI Cook - Larsen Bay

  • Kodiak, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Kodiak, AK
  • 1 day ago

This position will be in located Larsen Bay, AK. Prepares and cooks congregate and home-delivered meals for eligible seniors in villages, and provide supportive services by performing the...

Snow City Cafe is hiring Dishwashers ($14 - $15 + benefits)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago

Dishwashers are responsible for ensuring that all dishes that come into the kitchen and which go out on the floor are cleaned to the excellence that the restaurant requires. Must have availability...

Cook 05

  • Juneau, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 2 days ago

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):1.One year or more of experience as a cook in food preparation, presentation, reading and following recipes gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar...

Line Cook

  • Soldotna, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 3 days ago

Ginger's Restaurant Line Cook in Soldotna , Alaska Line Cook prepares and cooks a variety of breakfast and lunch items according to recipes and standards, ensuring food quality and safety, and...

Kitchen Assistant - Employee Dining Room

  • Trapper Creek, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Trapper Creek, AK
  • 3 days ago

Communicate with the kitchen staff about what products you need. Contribute effectively to a positive guest experience while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance....

Kitchen Assistant (Local Candidates Preferred)

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago

Kitchen Assistant (Local Candidates Preferred) Department: Food and Beverage Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time Location: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center Description Service...

Remote Breakfast Cook/Baker - Endicott

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 3 days ago

Handles special food preparation or cleaning projects as required. Rotates food items as is appropriate to item....

Remote Work

Baker

  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Cook I - Line Cook (Windsong Lodge)

  • Seward, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Seward, AK
  • 4 days ago

As the Line Cook, you will prepare menu items using standardized recipes and presentations for dining room service....

Remote Breakfast Cook/Baker - Endicott

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 4 days ago

Handles special food preparation or cleaning projects as required. Rotates food items as is appropriate to item....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Alaska

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 Alaska offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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