Kitchen Staff Jobs in District of Columbia

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We're looking for experienced line cooks to join our team at Vagabond. Our seasonally rotating menu highlights food and beverage from surf travel...

Food Service Worker II - Full time

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago

preparation experience required Large-scale food preparation and/or hospital dietary experience. previous catering experience. preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of a variety of foods...

Cook Baker - Part time

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 hours ago

General Summary of Position Accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch,...

Line Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, including prep cooks and sous chefs, to ensure efficient service....

Food Service Worker

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S....

Sous Chef - OYAMEL DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Sous Chef - OYAMEL DC The Sous Chef will lead and manage all restaurant operations following the leadership of the Head Chef to offer a world-class...

Pasta Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Preparation Physical Endurance (Able to Work in a Standing Position for Long Periods, Lift at Least 50 Pounds, Reach, Bend, Stoop) Customer Service Orientation Ability to Work Independently and in...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details New York City's vibrant Olio e Piu is hiring for Sous Chef in Washington D.C.! Olio e Pi u is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who has excellent...

Dishwasher

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Fiola Mare is Hiring Dishwashers! Fiola Mare is our stylish, coastal Italian restaurant inspired by Fabio Trabocchis love for seafood. Our menu...

Line Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details Annabelle Line Cook Are you looking for a new place to call home? We are looking to add to our kitchen team. Our goal is simple: conceive and...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score Checks and controls sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff....

Chef de Partie

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Preparation Willingness to Learn Ability to Handle Pressure Organizational Skills Customer Service Orientation Collaboration With Kitchen Staff Read more Gallery Cooking With Fire At The Dabney | Bon...

Prep Cook

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Free Parking (if available) Competitive Pay Rates 401k Plan and up to...

Froster - BOH

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

If you are an artist at heart with an eye for detail, you could be perfect for the role of Cupcake Froster at Sprinkles. You will hand frost all cupcakes and add the appropriate designs to each...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in District of Columbia
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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