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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Cook

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 5 hours ago

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

Crew Member

  • Charleston, AR (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, AR (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Cook

  • Poteau, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Poteau, OK (21 miles from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 3 days ago

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can't hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you'll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic...

Restaurant Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

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

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

Full Time - Steward - Trophys Pocola

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

| Full Time | Pay: $14.50 Hourly | Schedule: Sunday 4:00pm-12:30am Wednesday 5:00pm-12:30am Thursday 4:00pm-12:30am Friday 5:00pm-2:30am Saturday 7:00pm-2:30am (Off Monday & Tuesday) | Weekly...

Baker (Full Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Summary: Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications....

Baker (Full Time)

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

Job Summary Summary: Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 10 days ago

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

Cook (Full Time)

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

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

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR (1 mile from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR (1 mile from Fort Smith, AR)
  • 11 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...

Full Time - Steward - Seven Ponies Pocola

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

Full Time - Steward - Seven Ponies Pocola Pocola, OK, United States JOB DESCRIPTION | Full Time | Pay: $14.50 Hourly | Schedule: Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm, Thursday & Sunday 2:00pm-9:00pm, Friday &...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 21 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location: Mercy-Health - 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Note: online...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 21 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Mercy-Hlth Ft Smith - 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Note: online applications...

Cook

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 22 days ago

Job Title: Cook Job Type : FT Your experience matters At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 22 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Demographic Data for Fort Smith, AR

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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
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
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 Fort Smith, AR

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 Fort Smith, AR offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 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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