Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rancho Santa Fe, 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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Line Cook

  • shawarma guys
  • San Diego, CA (4 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • shawarma guys
  • San Diego, CA (4 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are ready to start a new career, understand the importance of serving high quality food, working with a great group of people and want to grow, apply with us today. We were rated as number...

Lead Steward (FT) ("Encargado de Lavaplatos")

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Catamaran - San Diego, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $22.15 Hourly Job Shift : Evening Job Category : General Labor Description...

Dishwasher ("Lavaplatos")

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Places all soiled dishes, pots, and pans in the dishwashing area. Washes and wipes ovens and stovetops. Stocks cook lines with clean plates....

Cook 3 - Vue

  • Carlsbad, CA (10 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (10 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 Hotel Managed By Omni Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Location...

Cook- Full Time, Cafe (Harrah's SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (20 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Valley Center, CA (20 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

This position 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...

Cook III Main Kitchen - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

The newly renovated Hilton San Diego Bayfront is searching for an energetic Cook III to join their team. Located along the San Diego Bay, this beautiful property boasts 1190 guest rooms, 170,000...

Cook 1 - Entry Level (Part Time)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Find your place at Hyatt Regency La Jolla: At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful...

Restaurant Line Cook for fine casual dining.

  • Lemon Grove, CA (22 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lemon Grove, CA (22 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Restaurant located in East County for fine casual dining is looking for a Line Cook. Experience minimum of 1 year. Please send in your resume with phone number and email. and in the title of the...

Vue Cook 3 - Full Time

  • Carlsbad, CA (10 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (10 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Location La Costa Resort and Spa Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's...

Steward

  • Encinitas, CA (5 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Encinitas, CA (5 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Welc ome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego, just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport. Both...

Dishwasher Position

  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Dishwasher Position APPLY NOW! Banbu Sushi 8555 Fletcher Parkway #106 La Mesa, CA 91942 Description: Japanese/Fusion Asian restaurant Job Description Requirements/Responsibilities: Rinse and wash...

Banbu Sushi Fry Cook/Tempura Position Available Apply Today

  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices Ability to learn how to cook according to certain specifications Ability to read, comprehend, and follow recipes Hours of...

Cook (Part-Time) - Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort

  • Del Mar, CA (3 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Del Mar, CA (3 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

The private Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort is looking for their next Cook to join their team. Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort’s private beachfront rests on Puerto Rico's...

Cook

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 1 day ago

Rancho Valencia Resort 5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Resort Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $22.00 per hour, Full-Time Overnight...

Food Service Worker

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 31067 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals State: California (US-CA) The Role at a glance: We are...

Demographic Data for Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
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 Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Rancho Santa Fe, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 Rancho Santa Fe, 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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