Kitchen Staff Jobs in Delaware

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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Crew Member

  • Dover, DE
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 2 hours ago

Pay rate: $18.00/hour ? Franchise Management Services is currently hiring a Team Member to join our network! Well let you in on a little secret... while everyone knows that America Runs on Dunkin,...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Millsboro, DE
  • 4 hours ago
  • Millsboro, DE
  • 4 hours ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • New Castle, DE
  • 4 hours ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 4 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Cafeteria Worker

  • Middletown, DE
  • 6 hours ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 6 hours ago

Function as a Cafeteria Monitor, Cashier, or Kitchen Staff as needed and assigned....

Cafeteria Worker (hourly/part-time)

  • Dover, DE
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 6 hours ago

Position Type: School Nutrition/ General Nutrition Worker Date Posted: 8/24/2023 Location: District Closing Date: 06/14/2025 District:   New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District...

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

  • Middletown, DE
  • 6 hours ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 6 hours ago

Function as a Cafeteria Monitor, Cashier, or Kitchen Staff as needed and assigned....

Dishwasher - Hiring Now

  • Houston, DE
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, DE
  • 12 hours ago

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

Crew Member

  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day 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...

Cook

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items...

Cook (full time)

  • Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • 1 day ago

We are currently hiring afull time Cook inRehoboth Beach, DE. Creates world-class food to complement our world-class beers and spirits. Keeps food orders flowing in an efficient, sanitary, timely,...

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Millsboro, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Millsboro, DE
  • 1 day ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Food Service Worker

  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - 29711006 Location ID: 29711006 Food Service Worker Location: DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - 29711006 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Grill Cook

  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Dishwasher

  • Newark, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals General knowledge of commercial dishwashing...

Sous Chef - Macau Kitchen

  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Understands the daily production of all food. Leads all aspects of the venues kitchen, including both hot and...

Demographic Data for Delaware

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Delaware

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 Delaware 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 Delaware
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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