Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bear, DE

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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Restaurant Crew Member - $17/hr

  • Oxford, PA (19 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oxford, PA (19 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 4 days ago

Wed love to have you at our tablejoin us in reimagining home dining! About the Role At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter where you live. As a Line Cook, you are a...

Dishwasher

  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Range $15.00 - $17.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Prep Cook

  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Range $16.50 - $20.25 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Kitchen Staff

  • Garnet Valley, PA (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Garnet Valley, PA (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago

Looking for a cook 6 days a week availability 6-10 hour days Cash pay

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Wilmington, DE (13 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (13 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Delaware, Wilmington 3601 Silverside Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Food Service Associate (Full-time) St. Francis Hospital

  • Wilmington, DE (13 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (13 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital a member of Trinity Health, Mid-Atlantic, is looking for Food Service Associates to join our Food & Nutrition...

Cook (Full-Time + Benefits) $600 Retention Bonus

  • Glen Mills, PA (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Ivy Creek, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Glen Mills, has an opening for a full-time P.M. Cook. **We are currently offering a $600.00 retention bonus payable after...

Steward (Harrah's Philadelphia)

  • Chester, PA (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, PA (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Sets up dishwashing machine, i.e., drains closed, tanks filled, temperatures at correct level, detergents at proper level....

Crew Member

  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Established in 2021, Flynn Wendys has swiftly become a key player within the Flynn Group, owning and operating over 190 Wendys restaurants across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,...

Cook

  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $16 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Restaurant Crewmember - Nights/Weekends

  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay: $16 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Dishwasher

  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennsville, NJ (10 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebees in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators...

Cook

  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebees in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators...

Demographic Data for Bear, DE

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bear, DE

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Bear, DE offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
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 Bear, DE
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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