Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pleasant Hill, 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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Were Hiring at Hinata: Server, Sushi chef, Prep Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Join the team at Hinata, one of San Franciscos top-rated sushi Omakase restaurants, where passion for hospitality meets precision in Japanese culinary art. We are currently looking for dedicated...

Line Cook Full-Time Position at La Loulou

  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Line Cook Full-Time Position at La Loulou Pay: $22 per hour + 15% total tips La Loulou is looking for the right person to join our team as a full-time line cook for our fast-casual,...

Steward/Dishwasher - Hilton San Francisco Union Square

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is looking for their next Steward/Dishwasher for the Team Member Restaurant outlet. A Steward is responsible for transporting and cleaning cooking utensils...

Sr. Food Service Worker, Per Diem

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

This person works as a team to provide patient food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the patients needs. Food service includes stocking and serving portion controlled hot...

Sr. Food Service Worker

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

This person works as a team to provide patient food service that is safe, accurate, timely and responsive to the patients needs. Food service includes stocking and serving portion controlled hot...

Cook

  • Dublin, CA (18 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (18 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Chef de Partie

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Food Preparation Prepare and cook ingredients according to recipes and the restaurant's high standards....

Steward

  • Berkeley, CA (12 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (12 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Deli Clerk

  • San Rafael, CA (23 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA (23 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 22 hours 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...

Food Service Assistant - Multiple Locations

  • Brentwood, CA (19 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brentwood, CA (19 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Food Service Assistant - Multiple Locations JobID: 742 Position Type: Classified II/Food Service Assistant Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: Multiple Locations Closing Date: 07/16/2025 Additional...

Food Service Worker I - Stege 26TP027

  • Richmond, CA (16 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Richmond, CA (16 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

West Contra Costa Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Must submit a completed online EdJoin application and current resume. Please refer to the job description for job...

Exec Sous Chef, Ops

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepares menu and food preparation reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing food, dining, and customer data and trends....

Cook, Prep (Full Time)

  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Epicurean Group We are hiring immediately for a COOK, PREP (FULL TIME) position. Location: Alameda Juvenile Justice Center 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 Note: online applications accepted...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Requirement: Prior professional dishwashing experience preferred, not required. Perks: Free shift meals, full-time benefits including medical, details in info below!...

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Vallejo, CA (19 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Vallejo, CA (19 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Requirement: Prior professional dishwashing experience is a plus! Pay Range: $20.25 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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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 Pleasant Hill, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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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