Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sonoma, 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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Farm Crew Member

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

Farm Crew Member Kibo Farm Date Posted June 08, 2025 Location Santa Rosa, CA Category Agriculture Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Kibo Farm (www.kibosonoma.com) is a 5-acre family farm...

Sous Chef

  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details TORC restaurant in Napa is in search of a highly skilled SOUS CHEF to join our team. Passionate, knowledgeable, minimum 3 years fine dining...

Line Cook

  • Corte Madera, CA (22 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (22 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $18.00 - $23.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Dishwasher

  • Corte Madera, CA (22 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (22 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $19.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

The Lodge is looking for an experienced Cook

  • Fairfax, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Lodge in Fairfax is looking for an experienced line cook. Come meet with us and see what a great place this is to work. We are looking for an experienced and energetic person to join our...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Fairfield, CA (24 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (24 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, California, Fairfield 1027 Oliver Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around...

Senior Cook (Full Time)

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

Eurest + We are hiring immediately for a full time SENIOR COOK position. + Location: Keysight Technologies - 1400 Fountain Grove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Note: online applications accepted...

Cook I - Benicia's Kitchen

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Line Cook I - Benicia's Kitchen

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Cook

  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Cook PETALUMA, CA $24 $25 Hourly Integral Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities....

Senior Kitchen Manager

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

Overview Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restaurants! We are committed to our CRAFT: C onnection, R espect, A dvancement, F un,...

Utility Worker

  • Pinole, CA (19 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinole, CA (19 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV...

Utility Worker- Operations 26TP003

  • Richmond, CA (20 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (20 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Please submit an online EdJoin application and a current resume. Please refer to the job description for job duties and requirements necessary to apply for this position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:...

Chef or Sous Chef for Latin Cuisine

  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Chef or Sous Chef for Latin Cuisine - Napa The Candidate must be well versed in classic and modern Spanish cuisine with a deep appreciation of Latin American cuisine and be a fishmonger at heart....

Sous Chef

  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (19 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has an opening for a Sous Chef at our Commissary Kitchen location! Woodlands Market is seeking a hands-on and skilled...

Demographic Data for Sonoma, 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
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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 Sonoma, 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 Sonoma, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
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 Sonoma, 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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