Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington Beach, 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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Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

Kitchen Helper (Hot, Non Halal)

  • Redondo Beach, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (24 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Express Employment Professionals of LAX/Hawthorne is seeking a Kitchen Helper for an airline catering company in the LAX area. For consideration, please call Express LAX/Hawthorne at or email your...

FAMILY COOK $35-45/hr DOE - 30 HOURS PER WEEK

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

FAMILY COOK $35-45/hr DOE - 30 HOURS PER WEEK (Brentwood) compensation: $35-45/hr DOE HOURS Monday through Friday 730am-130pm INTERVIEW Instead of interviews I invite applicants to come to my...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

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Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

preparation and service hours Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize wastage Maintain food preparation and storage standards according to public health policies and...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Huntington Park, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Location: Huntington Park, US-CA Rate: 19.635 Type: Permanent Bakery/Deli Clerk Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean...

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

preparation and of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance Experience calculating figures and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs Physical ability to...

Food Service Specialist

  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

The incumbent is responsible for participating in and leading the day-to-day food preparation and operation of specialized food service areas....

Cook

  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

TITLE Cook EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Tustin, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Dishwasher - Bar Verde - The Grove

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description The ideal dishwasher is self-motivated, flexible and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in the life Ensure all dishes are spotlessly washed...

Restaurant Crewmember - Part Time

  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $20 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Restaurant Crew

  • Bellflower, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bellflower, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

NOTE Please apply in person at the address listed. This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the...

Prep Cook

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Demographic Data for Huntington Beach, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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