Kitchen Staff Jobs in Jonesboro, 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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Kitchen Team Member

  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 3 hours ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Dishwasher

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 2 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Restaurant Crew Member

  • Five Guys
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 13 days ago

Gellert Hospitality Group is a proud Five Guys franchisee seeking exceptional talent to join our team. If you have a passion for providing excellent customer service then we want to hear from you....

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Restaurant Crewmember - Morning Shift

  • Raising Cane's
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 28 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 28 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 13.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ 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...

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Cook

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Cook tasks in the restaurant may include: Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards Food preparation and portioning Cooking on the grill Operating the fry station Dressing...

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Bryson Consulting Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Paragould, AR (17 miles from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paragould, AR (17 miles from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 30+ 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...

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92G Food Service Specialist

  • Army National Guard
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 45+ days ago

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that's where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it's your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow...

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Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital - 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR...

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Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Jonesboro, AR (1 mile from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR (1 mile from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital - 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72405. Note: online...

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Baker

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following...

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Dishwasher/Utility

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Dishwasher/Utility Employee plays an essential role in ensuring a smooth, efficient and guest-ready operation by meeting high-volume dishwashing demands and maintaining...

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Dishwasher

  • Red Lobster
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 60+ 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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Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 90+ days ago

Requirement: Prior dishwashing experience preferred. Perks: Willing to train! Stay bonus! Pay Range: $13.37 per hour to $15.00 per hour....

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Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Jonesboro, AR (1 mile from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR (1 mile from Jonesboro, AR)
  • 90+ days ago

Requirement : Prior dishwashing experience preferred. Perks: Willing to train! Stay bonus! Pay Range: $13.37 per hour to $15.00 per hour....

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Demographic Data for Jonesboro, AR

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, AR offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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