Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lancaster, 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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Food Service Worker (CM-POP)

  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Experience: Ability to read and interpret instructions to perform simple calculations used in food preparation and cash register operation....

Utility Worker

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 2 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV...

Food Service Worker

  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 3 days ago

H-... Food Service Worker United States - California - Edwards AFB Intermittent 5582M02-01 Food Service Worker Job Description Under designated supervision, prepares and serves simple foods and...

Food Service Worker (Barista)

  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Edwards, CA (22 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the new coffee shop Jimmie's Cup O'Joe located on Edwards Airforce Base, Ca. The purpose of this...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 16 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Line Cook, Kensington Campus

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 17 days ago

Role: Line Cook, Kensington Campus Reports to: Assistant Director of Food Services Program: 3001- Lancaster Interim Housing Department: Food Services Location: Kensington Campus 45244 32nd St...

Dishwasher

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 17 days 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...

Line Cook - Edwards Chili's

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 17 days 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...

Team Member : Food Champion

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 22 days ago

The minimum/maximum for this position is $20 per hour! DRG is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Team Members! A Team Member is someone who enjoys people and is...

Part-time Cook- Flexible Schedule

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 25 days ago

Company: Integral Senior Living Location: Lancaster, CA Career Level: Hourly Industries: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description Please do not apply unless you have a flexible schedule....

Bus Driver Utility Worker I

  • Mojave, CA (24 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mojave, CA (24 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Mojave Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Graduation from high school (or equivalent)Possession of a valid California Driver's License of appropriate class, with...

Crew Member

  • Rosamond, CA (24 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Rosamond, CA (24 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 28 days ago

You can gain experience in all aspects of restaurant operations from customer service to food preparation and cash handling....

Cook

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business...

Dishwasher

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (17 miles from Lancaster, CA)
  • 45+ days 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...

Demographic Data for Lancaster, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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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