Kitchen Staff Jobs in Grand Junction, 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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Cook

  • Willow Tree Care Center
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Deli Clerk

  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago

Overview If you’d be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers,...

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Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • City Market
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

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Dishwasher, Full-Time

  • Your Community Hospital
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 4 days ago

Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks as needed. Requirements: One (1) year of customer service experience in a food services or retail environment is preferred....

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Food Service Worker

  • Trinity Services Group
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 6 days ago

This position will also accurately and efficiently prepare and serve a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus as well as utilize a variety of food preparation...

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Dishwasher

  • Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 15 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures smooth and steady kitchen operations by keeping dishwashing areas organized. Manages tasks efficiently to maintain kitchen workflow....

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Utility Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities include: Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks....

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Dishwasher

  • First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 16 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

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Dishwasher/Steward

  • Charlestowne Hotels
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 17 days ago

DISHWASHER/STEWARD GRAND JUNCTION, CO $16.00 per hour Basic Job Functions: You are tasked with the day to day cleanliness of our kitchen space. It is essential that quality of cleaning of all...

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Crew Member

  • Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc.
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 21 days ago

Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up....

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Food Service Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 22 days ago

Food Service Worker Location: COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY - 10900001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type:...

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Meat/Clerk

  • City Market
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Fruita, CO (12 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 22 days ago

Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and...

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Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Clifton, CO (6 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clifton, CO (6 miles from Grand Junction, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

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Cook

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Cook tasks in the restaurant may include: Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards Food preparation and portioning Cooking on the grill Operating the fry station Dressing...

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Dishwasher

  • Sodexo
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities include: Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks....

In Person

Demographic Data for Grand Junction, CO

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Grand Junction, 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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