Kitchen Staff Jobs in Newport 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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Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reata Glen
  • Mission Viejo, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

Pastry Cook I- Cake Decorator

  • Dana Point, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dana Point, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $29.85/hour, Pastry, Cake Decorator Job Number 25071218 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana...

Cook

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Cook II Casual Dining

  • Dana Point, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dana Point, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Deli Clerk

  • Tustin, CA (9 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Tustin, CA (9 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • moments 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...

Baker / Packager

  • Corona, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Corona, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • moments ago

Position Summary... 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...

Sushi helper/kitchen helper needed

  • Laguna Niguel, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Sushi restaurant in Laguna Niguel is hiring a sushi helper for dinner shifts and a kitchen helper for lunch shifts. It's a plus if you/re experienced in both, if not, at least six months...

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

  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport 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...

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

  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport 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...

Dishwasher

  • Laguna Niguel, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (4 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

The Dishwasher ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining ware and equipment used by the kitchen staff....

Sous Chef The Corner

  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (12 miles from Newport 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...

Cook

  • Fullerton, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (19 miles from Newport 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...

Dishwasher/Utility

  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport 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,...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Capital Group - 6470 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule;...

Dishwasher, Mariposa- Fashion Island

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we dofor our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of...

Demographic Data for Newport Beach, CA

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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
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Non-Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of vaccines and why they can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. The content of this...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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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