Kitchen Staff Jobs in Little Rock, 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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Iron Skillet Cook - PT

  • North Little Rock, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Little Rock, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 2 hours ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

PM Cook

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 hours ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Cook to provide resort-style food from scratch while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents and...

Cook, Weekends 12 hour shifts

  • Sherwood, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sherwood, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 12 hours ago

Find your joy here, at Willow Grove of Sherwood, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k...

Line Cook - Little Rock Relo Chili's

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 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...

Sous Chef

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock 424 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72201 Hotel with 288 Rooms Managed By Waterford Hotel Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Worker

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 3 days ago

Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive...

Food Service Worker (Barista)

  • Little Rock AFB, AR (13 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Little Rock AFB, AR (13 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 3 days ago

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Wally's Java. This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40 hours per...

Cook

  • Little Rock AFB, AR (13 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Little Rock AFB, AR (13 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 3 days ago

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Rickenbacker's Cafe and Bar, Little Rock AFB, AR. This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40...

Kitchen Assistant

  • North Little Rock, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Little Rock, AR (10 miles from Little Rock, AR)
  • 5 days ago

*Support kitchen staff with production and prep duties as needed. *Adhere to high standards of hygiene, health, and safety at all times....

Kitchen Assistant

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago

Support kitchen staff with production and prep duties as needed. Adhere to high standards of hygiene, health, and safety at all times....

Food Preparation Worker

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - 10058001 Location ID: 10058001 Food Preparation Worker Location: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - 10058001...

Dishwasher Dishwasher

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago

Dishwasher Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Little Rock, AR Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews #...

Food Service Worker Food Service Worker

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago

Food Service Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Little Rock, AR Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all...

AM Kitchen Helper

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The AM Kitchen Helper works...

Demographic Data for Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
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
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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