Kitchen Staff Jobs in Long 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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Skirball Cultural Center

Line Cook

preparation Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working...

Skirball Cultural Center

Banquet Sous Chef

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...

LA Family Housing

Cook

The Position Responsible for assisting Kitchen Operations Manager with meal planning, food preparation and kitchen and dining room set up and clean-up and working collaboratively with the kitchen team...

Cook, MC- Culinary & Nutrition Services- PT Day Shift (32hrs) University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (23 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (23 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Cook, MC- Culinary & Nutrition Services- PT Day Shift (32hrs) Req ID: 101104 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Culinary and Nutrition Orange Position Type: PART...

GRILL COOK Hinoki & the Bird Century City $21-$23/hr

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Dinner Grill Line Cook / Kitchen Team Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 10pm Starting wage: $21-23/hr, depending on experience MUST HAVE GRILL COOK EXPERIENCE / NECESITA TENER EXPERIENCIA DE...

PD Food Service Worker, MC- Culinary & Nutrition Orange- Variable Shift University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (23 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (23 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Manager and working within the kitchen, cafeteria, dishroom and/or patient services, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service tasks in the areas of meal assembly, service and delivery, dishwashing...

Sous Chef-Mediterranean cuisine

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Train and surprise kitchen staff, ensuring that they adhere to recipes and food preparation standards. - Assist in inventory management, ordering and stock control to minimize waist and optimize ingredient...

Line Cook

  • Beverly Hills, CA (18 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (18 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

This role requires someone who can work efficiently, maintain consistency, and uphold the highest standards of food preparation. The position will cover both morning and/or evening shifts....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Menu Knowledge & Food Preparation: Learn our menu and ingredients; Prep hot and cold food items for frontline and online orders (OLO) Manual Operation of Kitchen Tools: Safely operate kitchen tools...

Sous Chef The Corner

  • Huntington Beach, CA (17 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (17 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

The Corner is 15year old restaurant and we are looking for a new Sous Chef to lead our team in the kitchen. The Corner is an upscale casual concept from Chef/Owner Chris Grodach. Our food style is...

Tartine West Adams Hiring A Viennoiserie Pastry Baker Paying $22.00!

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Viennoiserie Pastry Baker at Tartine - West Adams! Are you passionate about the delicate art of crafting the perfect croissant? Tartine's LA Commissary in West Adams is seeking...

NOW HIRING: Prep Cooks, Line Cooks & Dishwasher

  • North Hollywood, CA (24 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • North Hollywood, CA (24 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Zone Healthy (www.zonehealthy.com) is hiring Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, and a reliable Dishwasher to join our fast-paced production kitchen in North Hollywood. We prepare and deliver high-quality,...

Cook

  • Fullerton, CA (21 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (21 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Free movies, free popcorn, flex schedulesand more! Deliver superior service and quality products to our guests, while supporting the efforts to achieve AMCs goals. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and...

American Girl Restaurant Sr. Cook (Reg. Part-Time/ 30 hours/ Benefited)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Certified in local food preparation safety and sanitation standards. May be required to perform diverse physical tasks, including constant standing and walking, heavy lifting (30-50 lbs), etc....

Dishwasher/Utility

  • Anaheim, CA (17 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (17 miles from Long Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $27.15, Overnight Shift between 9:30pm-5:00am Job Number 25072154 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Anaheim Marriott, 700 W. Convention Way, Anaheim,...

Demographic Data for Long Beach, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Non-Vaccine Trained Staff)
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Long 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 Long 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 Long 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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