Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Quinta, 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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Executive Steward (35173)

  • Agua Caliente Casinos
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Performs duties such as dishwashing, cleaning of all production equipment, floor cleaning and trash removal. Supervises kitchen stewarding staff....

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Cook I - $19 FT

  • Twenty Four Seven Hotels
  • Palm Desert, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert is currently seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and independent-working Cook to maintain the property up to brand standards and Owner expectations. As part...

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Restaurant Crewmember

  • Raising Cane's
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 20.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Dishwasher

  • Sodexo
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities include: Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks....

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Deli Baker

  • Pilot Flying
  • North Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • North Palm Springs, CA (23 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $20.00 - $23.78 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

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Dishwasher (35645)

  • Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino
  • Cathedral City, CA (14 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cathedral City, CA (14 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Pot washing and dishwashing. Floor sanitation. Cleaning maintenance on all kitchen equipment and returns to proper place. Follows direction of lead steward at all times....

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Baker/Finisher

  • Dunkin'
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 13 days ago

Bakers prepare donuts, bagels, croissants and other goods for the store's guests. Compensation is dependent on availability and experience. *

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Dishwasher (Full Time) (35589)

  • Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Pot washing and dishwashing. Floor sanitation. Cleaning maintenance on all kitchen equipment and returns to proper place. Follows direction of lead steward at all times....

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Cook

  • KFC
  • Indio, CA (3 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Indio, CA (3 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 16 days ago

TEAM MEMBER Title: Cook Position Effective Date: Click here to enter text. Company/Department: Click here to enter text. Supervisory Role: None Reports to: FLSA Status: Nonexempt EEO-1 Job...

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Server Assistant (Part Time) (35488)

  • Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Agua Caliente Palm Springs - Palm Springs, CA 92262Position Type: Part TimeJob Category: Food and BeverageJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Assists Servers in serving the guests...

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Food Service Utility (Seasonal)

  • Compass Group
  • Mountain Center, CA (11 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Mountain Center, CA (11 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 20 days ago

We are hiring immediately for seasonal FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location : Camp Ronald McDonald - 65400 Apple Canyon Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561. Note: online applications accepted...

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Dishwasher

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 23 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Server Assistant - Specialty Restaurant (Part-Time)

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Indian Wells, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Indian Wells, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Be part of our talented Food and Beverage team as Server Assistant - Specialty Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas. Located in Greater Palm Springs, Grand Hyatt features...

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Steward (Dishwasher) - Part Time, Storyliving by Disney

  • Storyliving by Disney
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 27 days ago

At Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney community, we create incredible, uniquely Disney experiences for our Artisan Club Members and their Guests. We bring the magic of Disney to our Club Members and...

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Demographic Data for La Quinta, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Quinta, 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 Quinta, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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