Kitchen Staff Jobs in Temecula, 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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Saute Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Saute Cook King's Fish House - Carlsbad Hourly Hourly 637686 Apply Share King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart...

Fry Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Fry Cook King's Fish House - Carlsbad Hourly Hourly 637687 Apply Share King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart...

Pantry Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Pantry Cook King's Fish House - Carlsbad Hourly Hourly 637685 Apply Share King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the...

Grill Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Grill Cook King's Fish House - Carlsbad Hourly Hourly 637684 Apply Share King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart...

Line Cook

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Line Cook King's Fish House - Carlsbad Hourly Hourly 641420 Apply Share King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart...

Cook

  • Murrieta, CA (7 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Murrieta, CA (7 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

MH: Patient Food Services- (Full time, Varied Shift)- Job Summary: The Cook prepares hot and cold food items for patient tray line, cafeteria and catered events, according to menu and production...

Silverlake Ramen BOH Dishwasher

  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Silverlake Ramen Temecula is looking for Part-Time Dishwashers! We're looking for people who thrive under fast-paced conditions. Must be comfortable working quickly and support line cooks Be able...

Line Cook

  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

About Us Oscar's Brewing Company is a home and our community is like one big family. We view our Guests as family, serve them great food and drink, and celebrate memories. We believe in...

Baker - Full Time, Main Bakery/Pastry (Harrah's SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This role prepares all Bakery food orders/products in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrah's standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization,...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Dishwasher

  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition. Washes, cleans, sanitizes and stores all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and...

Pastry Baker/Cake Artist

  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (24 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

goods along side other culinary team members RESPONSIBILITIES Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipesMix bake build decorate and inscribe...

Utility Worker

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (23 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (23 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Utility Worker/Dishwasher Part Time Mondays - Saturdays: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Sundays: 11:00am- 5:00pm At least 1 Weekend Day required $18.45-$20 per hour based on professional culinary experience....

Team Member : Food Champion

  • Murrieta, CA (7 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Murrieta, CA (7 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Dishwasher

  • San Marcos, CA (21 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (21 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS - 16631013 Location ID: 16631013 Dishwasher Location: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS - 16631013 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Demographic Data for Temecula, CA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Temecula, 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 Temecula, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Temecula, 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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