Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Smith, AR

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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Food Service Specialist III

  • Sallisaw, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sallisaw, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 16 hours ago

preparation and modified diets; of safety hazards and precautions; of proper sanitation methods; of food storage methods; of menu planning and recipe interpretation; of standard cooking weights and...

Food Service Specialist I

  • Sallisaw, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sallisaw, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 16 hours ago

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic food preparation techniques; of food service operations; of proper sanitation...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Dishwasher

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Full Time - Cook 2 - Trophy's Pocola

  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago

Follow established food preparation procedures and converted portion guidelines to control waste levels. Practice proper food storage and follows suitable food serving temperatures....

Cook Full Time, Fort Smith, AR

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 4 days ago

Tastes completed meals to ensure quality Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 4 days ago

Requirement: Previous experience in customer service and food preparation required. Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself....

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR (3 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR (3 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 5 days ago

Requirement : Previous experience in customer service and food preparation required. Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself....

Grill Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time GRILL COOK position. Location: Baptist Health Fort Smith - 1001 Towson, Fort Smith, AR 72902. Note: online applications...

Grill Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR (1 mile from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR (1 mile from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time GRILL COOK position. Location : Baptist Health Fort Smith - 1001 Towson, Fort Smith, AR 72902. Note: online applications accepted only....

Full Time - Steward - Trophys Pocola

  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 14 days ago

| Full Time | Pay: $14.50 Hourly | Schedule: Sunday-Tuesday 5:00pm-12:30am Friday 5:00pm-2:30am Saturday 7:00pm-2:30am (Off Wednesday & Thursday) |** **Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for...

Full Time - Cook 2 - Trophys Pocola

  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pocola, OK (9 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 14 days ago

. + Follow established food preparation procedures and converted portion guidelines to control waste levels. + Practice proper food storage and follows suitable food serving temperatures. + Maintain...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Alma, AR (14 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 18 days ago
  • Alma, AR (14 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 18 days ago

Req ID: 459693 Address: 8060 Highway 282 Alma, AR, 72921 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Line Cook - Ft Smith Chili's

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 23 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 23 days 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...

Dishwasher

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Smith, AR

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Fort Smith, AR 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 Fort Smith, AR
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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