Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Covina, 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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Expediter

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Join Our Front-of-House Team – To-Go Specialist (Expeditor) Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern...

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Dishwasher in Spanish

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Únete a Nuestro Equipo de Cocina – Lavaplatos Vernon, CA | Disponibilidad de Tiempo Completo y Medio Tiempo Somos una marca galardonada y reconocida a nivel mundial, donde la excelencia culinaria...

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Dishwasher

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Join Our Back-of-House Team – Dishwasher Vernon, CA | Full-Time & Part-Time Available We are a world-renowned, award-winning brand where culinary excellence meets bold, modern service. We're...

Kitchen Worker

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • moments ago

Under direct supervision, performs routine food preparation, tray assembly, serving duties & delivery according to prescribed production schedules & established procedures....

Lead Steward

  • West Hollywood, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 hours 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...

Crew Member

  • Alhambra, CA (11 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Alhambra, CA (11 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 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...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Pasadena, CA (12 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (12 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours 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...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER position. Location: Blizzard Entertainment - 1 Blizzard Way, Irvine, CA 92618. Note: online applications accepted...

Food Service Assistant

  • Buena Park, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buena Park, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Centralia Elementary School District See attachment on original job posting Please submit required documents as PDF attachments online (Please do not email attachments):1) One letter of...

Food Service Worker I

  • Brea, CA (10 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (10 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Mission Statement: We are a devoted educational community that develops our students to become local and global influencers through dynamic learning experiences. See attachment on original job...

Trainee - Bus Driver/Utility Worker

  • Brea, CA (10 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (10 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Mission Statement: We are a devoted educational community that develops our students to become local and global influencers through dynamic learning experiences. See attachment on original job...

Cafeteria Worker I

  • San Dimas, CA (8 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Dimas, CA (8 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Sanitation and safety principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance Basic kitchen utensils and equipmentEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School or equivalent Some experience in quantity food...

Dishwasher / Prep

  • Tustin, CA (23 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (23 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

We need an EXPERIENCED dishwasher to work in our Italian Restaurant "Storico" in Old Town Tustin. Must be clean, organized, dependable, have reliable transportation, and be on time. Position...

Fine dining restaurant seeking PART TIME DISHWASHER

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Dishwasher Fine Dining Restaurant Location: Melrose Hill, Los Angeles Employment Type: [Part-Time] Compensation: [$21+ Tips] Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday availability required About Us: Corridor 109...

Food Service Assistant I

  • Downey, CA (13 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Downey, CA (13 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Experience in commercial food preparation or serving for a large institution is highly desirable....

Demographic Data for West Covina, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in West Covina, 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 West Covina, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
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 West Covina, 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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