Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pacoima, 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 (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 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 (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 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 (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 7 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...

FT Dietary Cook

  • Playa del Rey, CA (18 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Playa del Rey, CA (18 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Banquet Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 6 hours 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....

Pastry Cook

  • West Hollywood, CA (12 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (12 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Step into the world of modern luxury at CUT Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Pucks award-winning, flagship steakhouse located in the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel ( 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills,...

Host/Server Assistant

  • Northridge, CA (7 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Northridge, CA (7 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career! If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, click to apply. Come join the Outback family as a Host/Server Assistant, where...

Prep Cook

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Sous Chef

  • Universal City, CA (9 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Universal City, CA (9 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Hire and train kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary. Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand....

Crew Member

  • South Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • South Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Dishwasher University of California Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

The Dishwasher also assists kitchen staff with receiving and storing supplies from vendors. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range....

Catering Cook University of California Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Qualifications 3+ years Food preparation and general maintenance of a kitchen (Required) Or Equivalent combination of education and experience (Required) 1+ year Experience in a catering kitchen (Preferred...

Principal Baker University of California Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

(Required) Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic and advanced baking, cake and pastry decoration....

Hiring: Line Cooks & Jr Sous Chef at Dear Jane's

  • Marina del Rey, CA (19 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (19 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

preparation, production, storage, food appearance, and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and team member appearance - Creating a positive team atmosphere among team...

Assistant Baker

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Pacoima, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic baking, cake and pastry decoration....

Demographic Data for Pacoima, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pacoima, 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 Pacoima, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 Pacoima, 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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