Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, 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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Banquet Cook III

  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: 15332 Newport Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full Time...

Dishwasher (Full & Part Time)

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour 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...

Deli Clerk

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 hour 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...

Correctional Supervising Cook (Correctional Facility)

  • Chino, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chino, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Will directly supervise incarcerated persons in the food preparation of meals....

Dairy Deli- Clerk

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Dairy/Deli Clerk Department: Dairy/Deli Reports To: Dairy/Deli Manager FLSA Status: Nonexempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Dairy/Deli Clerk is responsible for providing...

Crew Member

  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 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...

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Part Time

  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Performs all functions relating to preparation, counter service, and stocking of product. Decorates and finishes cakes and pies. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive...

Cook II

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Location Name: AUTO CLUB HQ, COSTA MESA - 44467001 Location ID: 44467001 Cook II Location: AUTO CLUB HQ, COSTA MESA - 44467001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Now Hiring: Dishwasher (5PM-Close) The Stand Tustin

  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Youll ensure our guests have a clean and enjoyable dining experience while supporting our amazing kitchen staff....

Server Assistant (Upscale / Fine Dining)

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Server Assistant (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and...

Experienced Cook / Kitchen Staff / Cooks - $25/hr + tips + benefits

  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Cooks - Start $25/hr + Benefits Baja Fish Tacos - Now Hiring We are accepting applications for Kitchen Staff!...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Park Bistro - 1 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA 92614. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule. 6:30...

Food Service Worker/Dietary Aide (Full Time)

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Dietary Cook (Part Time)

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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