Kitchen Staff Jobs in Arkansas

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 - Urgently Hiring

  • Bryant, AR
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bryant, AR
  • 5 hours ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Rogers, AR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 17 hours ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Arkansas, Rogers Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our...

Grill Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 19 hours 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...

Full-Time Cook

  • Warren, AR
  • 19 hours ago
  • Warren, AR
  • 19 hours ago

**The Role at a glance:** We are looking to add an experienced **Full-Time Cook** to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our **Warren, AR** location for our healthcare division...

Dishwasher

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 22 hours ago

May also assist in food preparation Must be 18 years of age....

Cook

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 23 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 23 hours ago

NOW HIRING: Join Our Team for Fun, Food & Golf! At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection and innovation. Whether you work behind the scenes or directly...

Line Cook - Paragould Chili's

  • Paragould, AR
  • 23 hours ago
  • Paragould, AR
  • 23 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...

Senior Kitchen Manager

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

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our CRAFT: C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un,...

Food Service Worker - Flexible Schedule

  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Location: HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 49779001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type:...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago

Cook I Location: HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 49779001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and rotating weekends. More details will be provided during the interview process....

Food Service Worker - Join Today

  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 1 day ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 49779001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process....

Service Steward at Lady Slipper

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do The responsibility of the Service Steward is to serve as a utility role to the restaurant. This may include greeting, bussing or running food. Other responsibilities include proper...

Cook (Part Time)

  • Johnson, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnson, AR
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. Location : CHS - Willow Creek - 4301 Greathouse Springs Road, Johnson, AR 72741 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part...

Cook

  • Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
  • 1 day ago

Food Preparation: Peels, chops, grinds, pares, cuts, slices, dices, purees, dredges, flours, or breads ingredients. Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular menu items....

Dishwasher at Senior Living Community

  • Sherwood, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Sherwood, AR
  • 2 days ago

Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen setup as needed. Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards....

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Arkansas

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 Arkansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 Arkansas
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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