Kitchen Staff Jobs in Los Angeles, 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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Dishwasher

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Join Our Back-of-House Team – Dishwasher Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern service. We're...

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Dishwasher in Spanish

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Únete a Nuestro Equipo de Cocina – Lavaplatos Vernon, CA | Disponibilidad de Tiempo Completo y Medio Tiempo Somos una marca galardonada y reconocida a nivel mundial, donde la excelencia culinaria...

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Expediter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Join Our Front-of-House Team – To-Go Specialist (Expeditor) Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern...

Cook - The Village At Northridge

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

COOK - THE VILLAGE AT NORTHRIDGE Food Service Part-time The Village at Northridge Los Angeles COMPANY DESCRIPTION For over 30 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the...

Cook

  • West Hollywood, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill....

Sushi Prep Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Location: 169 University Ave Westwood, MA 02090 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as much...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Diamond Bar, CA (24 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (24 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category....

Pizza Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Location: 169 University Ave Westwood, MA 02090 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as much...

La Popular - Hollywood- IS HIRING PREP/DISHWASHERS JOIN OUR TEAM

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Eureka! Restaurant Group 3.6 La Popular - Hollywood- IS HIRING PREP/DISHWASHERS - JOIN OUR TEAM Sign in to apply Los Angeles, CA Sign in to apply Be a part of something exciting! La Popular is a...

Overnight Prep Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Location: 169 University Ave Westwood, MA 02090 Availability Requirement for this role: Overnight (including weekends).Shifts start as early as 4am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time...

Cook - Full Time AM/PM

  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Cook - Full Time AM/PM Department:Culinary Location:Garden Grove, CA Cooks for Full Scratch Kitchen Needed! Full Time, Tuesday - Saturday AM/PM 6AM - 2PM and 10:30AM - 6:30PM Pay Range: $18 - $20...

Cook

  • El Monte, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Monte, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Wolfgang Puck Catering We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. Location: Wolfgang Puck - 10000 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232. Note: online applications accepted...

Sous Chef

  • Marina del Rey, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

$60000 per year - $78000 per year Everyone should have a career this satisfying! Our Yardies need a ringleader. We've got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good...

Sous Chef - Soho Warehouse DTLA

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The role At Soho House a Sous Chef is motivated to positively influence the kitchen team to follow the direction of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in planning, organizing and managing the...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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