Kitchen Staff Jobs in Norden, 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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Senior Sous Chef - Banquets

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
2 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
2 days ago

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation....

Dishwasher

Olympic Valley, CA (12 miles from Norden, CA)
4 days ago

Olympic Valley, CA (12 miles from Norden, CA)
4 days ago

Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing tableware and kitchen equipment, ensures dishwashing area is neat and orderly. Current availability is with Rocker for a swing shift....

Cook I

Truckee, CA (14 miles from Norden, CA)
12 days ago

Truckee, CA (14 miles from Norden, CA)
12 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Cook III

Truckee, CA (14 miles from Norden, CA)
12 days ago

Truckee, CA (14 miles from Norden, CA)
12 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....

Intermediate Cook - Housing May Be Available

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
14 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
14 days ago

staff....

Pastry Cook - (Summer 2025)

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
15 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
15 days ago

Martis Camp Club is Lake Tahoe's Premier Private Community and a Platinum Club of America. We are looking for a skilled pastry cook to join our team. We work with locally sourced products ranging...

Line Cook

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
17 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
17 days ago

Schaffer's Millf Course is looking for a Line Cook! Key Responsibilities of the Line Cook: Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality. Expedites orders in a timely manner....

Prep Cook

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
17 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
17 days ago

Responsibilities Follows recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation Maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness of product daily Transfers supplies...

Experienced Cook

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
19 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
19 days ago

staff. + Adhere to and enforce applicable standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation to ensure a high-quality work environment and guest experience. + Maintain knowledge...

Wedding & Event Line Cook III

Norden, CA
19 days ago

Norden, CA
19 days ago

Sugar Bowl Resort is looking for qualified Line Cooks III to assist in production of menu items in Sugar Bowl food service outlets over the summer. Why Sugar Bowl? Sugar Bowl Resort has been...

Pastry Cook/Baker

Tahoe City, CA (16 miles from Norden, CA)
19 days ago

Tahoe City, CA (16 miles from Norden, CA)
19 days ago

Job title: Pastry Cook/Baker Location: PlumpJack Inn, Olympic Valley Reports To: Executive Sous Chef/ Executive Chef About us: PlumpJack Inn is a charming rustic Inn at the base of Palisades, one...

Experienced Cook - Housing May Be Available

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
23 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
23 days ago

staff....

Restaurant Crew

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
23 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
23 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Cook II

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
27 days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
27 days ago

Sous Chef I

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
30+ days ago

Truckee, CA (15 miles from Norden, CA)
30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Norden, 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 Norden, 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 Norden, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kitchen Staff position

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