Kitchen Staff Jobs in Stockton, 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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Food Service Worker

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Organization: STCH-Sutter Tracy Community Hosp Position Overview: Performs general kitchen duties including food preparation and storage, cleaning and storing dishes, utensils, pots, and performing...

Food Service Worker Per Diem

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Organization: STCH-Sutter Tracy Community Hosp Position Overview: Performs general kitchen duties including food preparation and storage, cleaning and storing dishes, utensils, pots, and performing...

Meat Clerk

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Crew Member

  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Cook / Food Service Associate

  • Lodi, CA (13 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lodi, CA (13 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ensures each item prepared meets quality standards in taste, appearance and ingredients used, and that a desired sanitary level is maintained throughout the entire process of food preparation....

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The minimum and maximum wage for this position is $20/hr! DRG is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Team Members! A Team Member is someone who enjoys people and is...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Brentwood, CA (24 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brentwood, CA (24 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, California, Brentwood Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun!...

2025-2026 Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Under supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and/or the Director of Food Services, to assist in preparing, serving and transporting of foods to cafeterias, snack bar,...

2025-2026 Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Tracy Unified School District See attachment on original job posting CalPERS retirees cannot be in an on-call substitute pool. Violations could include repayment of your retirement benefits to...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Ripon, CA (16 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ripon, CA (16 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 463960 Address: 1553 Colony Rd. Ripon, CA, 95366 Benefits: * $15.50 - $17.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Basic knowledge of institutional quality food preparation, methods, procedure and service, weights and measures, kitchen safety and sanitation....

Now Hiring Full-Time Kitchen Staff Personal de Cocina Tiempo Co

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Solo tiempo completo no hay medio tiempo Drippin Chicken Now Hiring Full-Time Kitchen Staff/Cashier Looking for reliable, on-time kitchen staff....

Chick-fil-A Back of House Kitchen Team Member

  • Stockton, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 6 days ago

Follow us on Instagram @cfastockton to stay connected! Please ensure to read the full job description before applying. Our application process requires you to complete a one-way recorded interview...

Cook/Baker - Brock Elliott School, 8 hrs./day (Full Benefits)

  • Manteca, CA (10 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manteca, CA (10 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 11 days ago

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION-EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING: College and/or specialized coursework in nutrition and/or quantity food preparation, including baking....

Cook

  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (20 miles from Stockton, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

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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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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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