Kitchen Staff Jobs in Palmdale, 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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Crew Member

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 13 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...

Cook

  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Utility Worker

  • Lancaster, CA (17 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lancaster, CA (17 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is...

Experienced kitchen helper needed! (LOS ANGELES)

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Experienced kitchen helper needed! (LOS ANGELES) (Pasedena) image 1 of 1 Rose bowl stadium compensation: $18/hr Plates of Shade is a small, high-energy food tent serving up authentic West African...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Line/Prep Cook, One Month Vaction/Bonus

  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, Kitchen rules, policies and procedures....

Cook

  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

COOK BURBANK, CA We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Cook. What will you be doing most days? Prepare food for the restaurant on property, banquets and special functions and at...

Food Service Assistant II

  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

One (1) year of paid experience in food preparation; or one (1) year of experience as a Food Service Assistant I with Duarte Unified School District....

Food Service Assistant

  • Lancaster, CA (17 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA (17 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Prepares and sells food and drinks to customers. Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen area and eating area. Provides prompt and courteous member service. For...

Food Service Worker I(FT Evening Shift)

  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Perform general cleaning, including dishwashing, polishing silverware, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash. Attend required training sessions, safety meetings, and hazard assessments....

Food Service Worker I(PT Evening Shift)

  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Perform general cleaning, including dishwashing, polishing silverware, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash. Attend required training sessions, safety meetings, and hazard assessments....

Kyodong Noodle Kitchen Helper $16.50+tips

  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Must be willing to cook on the line/dishwash/prep. Operating a small kitchen. Must have kitchen experience....

Line Cook

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 5 days ago

Line Cook Line Cook Range: $18.34-$22.12 Red Robin isn't your typical burger restaurant. We're a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun! Line Cook:...

Uncle Tetsu Baker (P1-1352684-0)

  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

UNCLE TETSU BAKER (P1-1352684-0) LOCATION Arcadia, CA POSTED 10/04/2024 TYPE Uncle Tetsu JOB ID P1-1352684-0 Founded in 1985 by Tetsushi Mizokami, Uncle Tetsu is an international Asian-inspired...

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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 (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 Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, 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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