Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Jolla, 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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Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Lemon Grove, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lemon Grove, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Location: Lemon Grove, 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...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from La Jolla, 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...

Food Service Worker I

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

The other areas include patient room service activities, food and supply inventory, receiving and storage, catering, cafeteria service, and food preparation activities....

Food Service Worker - Diet Aide

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

They require a broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Deli Clerk

  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 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...

Line Cook

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Who we are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. We provide upscale resort-style living located in beautiful Rancho Bernardo. Casa de las...

SCA Senior Cook (Conformance)

  • Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Location Name: USMC GARRISON-WEST (CAMP PENDELTON) - 43835106 Location ID: 43835106 SCA Senior Cook (Conformance) Location: USMC GARRISON-WEST (CAMP PENDELTON) - 43835106 Workdays/shifts : ANY...

Head Baker / Pastry Chef (Part-Time to Full-Time Opportunity)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Previous bread baking or savory food preparation experience is a plus. Must be available for early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays....

Line Cook at SUGAR AND SCRIBE

  • La Jolla, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 19 hours ago

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Lilo - New Fine Dining Restaurant Opening [PM Cook / Commis]

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Eric Bost and John Resnick, of Campfire, Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, CA, are partnering on a new fine dining restaurant debuting in Carlsbad this spring: Lilo. Lilo...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

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

Food Service Utility (Part Time)

  • Chula Vista, CA (19 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (19 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location : Collins Aerospace - 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Prep/Catering Cook Friday and Saturday only

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Part-Time 16 hours a week About Us Jujus Kitchen is a lively, fast-paced eatery thats passionate about serving fresh, flavorful dishes that keep our guests coming back. We take pride in...

Dishwasher / Prep

  • El Cajon, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Authentic Farm to Table Italian Cuisine From our Lasagna Bolognese to the Wood-Fired Pizza's, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes....

Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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