Kitchen Staff Jobs in Buckeye, AZ

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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Prep Cook - Palm Valley Chilis

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 9 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook - Palm Valley Chili's

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 11 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : Youngker High School - 3000 South Apache Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Note: online applications accepted only....

FY 25-26 Food Service Worker @ Various Locations

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 3 days ago

FY 25-26 Food Service Worker @ Various Locations Buckeye Elementary School District Various Locations - Buckeye, Arizona This job is also posted in Buckeye Elementary School District Job Details...

2025-2026 SY Classified: Food Service Worker II (Baker/Cook)

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago

2025-2026 SY Classified: Food Service Worker II (Baker/Cook) JobID: 4148 Position Type: Food Services/Food Service I Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: Verrado High School Closing Date: Until Filled...

Line Cook at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - Verrado

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Team Player: Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members....

Dishwasher at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers -Verrado

  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Support Kitchen Operations: Assist the kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and washing ingredients....

Cook - Dennys

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: job posting is for employment at an independently owned andoperated franchisee of Dennys.**COOK**A Cook at Dennys is the maestro of the...

Dishwasher

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Preschool Cook for Childcare

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

If you have: A High School Diploma or equivalent. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking. A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire....

Dishwasher

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

Dishwashing is an integral part of this position. Cleanliness: Provides clean, sparkling silverware and dishes to the guest....

Cook

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

Are you a high energy person who loves food? Are you looking for a dynamic work atmosphere where you never get bored? Do you like to see and talk with your customers? Are you looking for a company...

Line Cook

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 13 days ago

Supports team: Collaborates with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations, including assisting with dishwashing as needed....

Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ (22 miles from Buckeye, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $15.5 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

Demographic Data for Buckeye, AZ

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Buckeye, AZ

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 Buckeye, AZ 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 Buckeye, AZ
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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