Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Rosa, 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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Cook

  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Cook Valley Date Posted June 22, 2025 Location Sonoma, CA Category Culinary Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Valley is a small restaurant in Sonoma, CA serving California home cooking. The...

Food Service Assistant

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Prepares and sells food and drinks to customers. Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen area and eating area. Provides prompt and courteous member service. For...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Supervising Cook I

  • Yountville, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Yountville, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our...

Francis Ford Coppola is looking for a Cook for 2025 Summer Season!

  • Geyserville, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Geyserville, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

While working in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion, this position must work closely with the kitchen staff to create a tight-knit and unified team of professionals....

Wit & Wisdom- Cook I

  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Why us? Wit & Wisdom Sonoma is Chef Michael Mina's first venture into wine country dining and delivers Mina's signature flair with a highly curated culinary experience perfect for any time of day....

Cook (P1-1383909-1)

  • Windsor, CA (6 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Windsor, CA (6 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

COOK (P1-1383909-1) LOCATION Windsor, CA POSTED 10/18/2024 TYPE Panda Restaurant Group JOB ID P1-1383909-1 Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen....

Cook (P1-1383281-1)

  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (16 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

COOK (P1-1383281-1) LOCATION Petaluma, CA POSTED 10/18/2024 TYPE Panda Restaurant Group JOB ID P1-1383281-1 Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our...

Pastry/Cook Seasonal, Part-Time

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 days ago

Jackson Family Wines (JFW) is seeking chefs of varying experience to join our growing culinary team. JFW is a family owned winery that prides itself on providing great customer service and...

Cook (Seasonal) - Francis Ford Coppola Winery Job Details Delicato Family Wines

  • Geyserville, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Geyserville, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

While working in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion, this position must work closely with the kitchen staff to create a tight-knit and unified team of professionals....

La Gare French Restaurant Seeks Full Time Line Cook

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago

La Gare French Restaurant, has a position available in its high end, fast-paced kitchen. We are looking a Full Time Line Cook who is a team player! Prior experience in a fine dining kitchen...

Cook I- Wit & Wisdom

  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (22 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection 1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads Sonoma, CA 95476 Hotel with 182 Rooms Managed By Sage Hospitality Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS...

Sous Chef

  • Saint Helena, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Helena, CA (21 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Charlies is expanding adding to our kitchen team We are looking for strong leaders that love to educate, mentor, and inspire and who will join us...

Cook III (Part time AM or PM)

  • Healdsburg, CA (13 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA (13 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

AM Cook

  • Calistoga, CA (15 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Calistoga, CA (15 miles from Santa Rosa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

At Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa, a member of the JdV by Hyatt collection, we offer more than just a job - we offer an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to wellness,...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Santa Rosa, 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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