Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cripple Creek, CO

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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Line Cook - Part-time

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

Cook Description We are seeking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at in our wonderful senior living community in central Colorado Springs. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring...

Cook

  • Cascade, CO (15 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cascade, CO (15 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Cook - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at a large senior living community in Colorado Springs. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Canon City, CO (23 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Canon City, CO (23 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

Req ID: 462863 Address: 690 Doc Holliday Drive Canon City, CO, 81212 Benefits: * $14.42 - $15.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off *...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Canon City, CO (23 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canon City, CO (23 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 461153 Address: 690 Doc Holliday Drive Canon City, CO, 81212 Benefits : * $13.65 - $15.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off *...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs 2925 Geyser Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Cook - Weidner Field

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Cook - Weidner Field Pay Range: $18/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Kitchen helper

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Sushi O Sushi MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD. PLEASE NOTE A BACKGROUND CHECK UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, and it will influence the final hiring decision. You will have to work on multiple tasks such...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Seeking experienced dishwasher.

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 4 days ago

We believe in helping all of our team members learn new skills and are happy to train our dishwashers in other aspects of the business and will involve you in food preparation from the start....

Cook - Weidner Field

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Cook - Weidner Field Pay Range : $18/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1432201. The...

Host/Hostess/Server Assistant

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 days ago

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Cook - FT - SHIFT - R29920

  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (20 miles from Cripple Creek, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Preparation, Non-Profit, Hero, Health Care, Health-Care Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cripple Creek, CO

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 Cripple Creek, CO 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 Cripple Creek, CO
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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