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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AM Pastry Baker/PT

  • Lafayette, CA (4 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lafayette, CA (4 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

SusieCakes has 31 bakery locations across CA TX and TN Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes cupcakes cookies pies and bars all baked from scratch on site...

Utility Worker [Dishwasher]

  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Utility Worker [Dishwasher] Schedule: Full time- Varied Schedule: Monday - Saturday 12:30 pm - 9 pm, and Sunday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Pay Range: $21.00 There are LOTS of growth opportunities in a...

LINE COOK Japanese Restaurant

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

Now Hiring a LINE COOK You will be taught every position in the kitchen. Dinner shift only, 4-6 days per week Contact us to set up an interview

Sous Chef

  • Union City, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Pay Grade: 12 Salary: $85,000 - $92,000 Other Forms of Compensation: With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in...

Baker/Pastry Sous Chef

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

Management of labor Controlling inventories Assists in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen, walk ins and dry storage Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations...

SF Michelin-Starred Restaurant, 7 Adams, hiring a CHEF DE PARTIE/SOUS

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

Michelin-Starred Restaurant, 7 Adams, hiring a CHEF DE PARTIE & SOUS CHEF(lower pac hts) compensation: $23-$26 per hour, based on experience/position employment type: full-time experience level:...

Hiring Immediately SERVERS Kitchen Help in Dublin!

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

We are Japanese Curry Restaurant. Now Hiring SERVERS Kitchen helpat the Dublin location! Please contact us! You can start working right away! 7477 Village Pkwy Dublin

Dishwasher

  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California,...

Kitchen and Utility/Prep Cook

  • Benicia, CA (10 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Benicia, CA (10 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Weddings & Events! Kitchen Prep, Utility & Dish Wedgewood Weddings is hiring Kitchen Utility Attendants! The best way to describe the position is as a Multi-Use Utility Person. The Wedgewood...

Banquet Dishwasher

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

Support the Team : Collaborate with banquet and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of clean items....

Baker

  • Benicia, CA (10 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Benicia, CA (10 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Food Service Worker

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

Summary SUMMARY: Under close supervision, performs routine work involved in food preparation, cooking and serving including simple food handling, portioning, tray assembling, cleaning, mopping, sweeping...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

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

Requirement : Previous prep cooking and knife skills experience is preferred, but not required. Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour....

Dishwasher (Full Time)

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

Requirement : Previous dishwashing experience is preferred, but not required. Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy!...

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Pleasant Hill, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance....

Demographic Data for Pleasant Hill, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
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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