Kitchen Staff Jobs in Palomar Mountain, 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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Kitchen Utility Worker

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

preparation as assigned and work as part of the Food Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen....

Household/Kitchen Worker

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

We are a spiritual non-profit organization seeking a Household/Kitchen Worker. This is a full-time hourly non-exempt position; Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m....

Cook II

  • San Marcos, CA (20 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Marcos, CA (20 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Cook

  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Meat Clerk

  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $20 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Cook

  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Native Oaks Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Lead Cook. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing...

Dishwasher

  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Full-Time Sous Chef

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 5 days ago

In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient...

Meat Clerk - # 29 Escondido

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Meat Clerk - # 29 Escondido El Super #29 Starting Rate $17.25 per hour Do you? Provide excellent Customer Service? Love your Community? Love Food? Join our El Super Store Operations Team as a Meat...

Sous Chef

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a...

Cook II- Full Time, Salt and Fin (Harrah's SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This role prepares all food orders in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrahs standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation...

Cook-Status, Full Time, Hell's Kitchen (Harrah's SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Valley Center, CA (9 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chefs requirements. Our ideal candidate: Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal...

Cook

  • Palomar Mountain, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Palomar Mountain, CA
  • 8 days ago

Kingdom One has partnered with Palomar Christian Conference Center in the Palomar Mountains in CA, to hire a full time cook for their team. Vision for this role: This position is responsible to...

Cook - Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course

  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (18 miles from Palomar Mountain, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Company Overview ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With...

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...
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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 Palomar Mountain, 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 Palomar Mountain, 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 Palomar Mountain, 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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