Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cerritos, CA

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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Dishwasher

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Join Our Back-of-House Team – Dishwasher Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern service. We're...

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Dishwasher in Spanish

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Únete a Nuestro Equipo de Cocina – Lavaplatos Vernon, CA | Disponibilidad de Tiempo Completo y Medio Tiempo Somos una marca galardonada y reconocida a nivel mundial, donde la excelencia culinaria...

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Expediter

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Join Our Front-of-House Team – To-Go Specialist (Expeditor) Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern...

Cook

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Handles food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards....

PT Dietary Cook

  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

FT Dietary Cook

  • Playa del Rey, CA (23 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Playa del Rey, CA (23 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Banquet Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Pastry Cook

  • West Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Step into the world of modern luxury at CUT Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Pucks award-winning, flagship steakhouse located in the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel ( 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills,...

Dietary Cook

  • Rossmoor, CA (4 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rossmoor, CA (4 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

We're Hiring! Part-Time/PRN Cook & Prep Cook Positions Available Rossmoor Post Acute is looking for an awesome addition to our kitchen team. We have one part-time/PRN Cook position and one...

Prep Cook

  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Deli Clerk

  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Introduction If you'd be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods...

Cook

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Minimum one (1) year prior experience in commercial or restaurant food preparation. Experience obtained military, or institutional setting, preferred....

Sous Chef

  • Universal City, CA (24 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Universal City, CA (24 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary. Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand....

Crew Member

  • South Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • South Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Line Cook - Glendora Chili's

  • Glendora, CA (21 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Glendora, CA (21 miles from Cerritos, CA)
  • 9 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...

Demographic Data for Cerritos, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cerritos, CA

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 Cerritos, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Cerritos, CA
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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