Kitchen Staff Jobs in Apopka, FL

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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STEWARD- University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

. + Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment. + Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards. + Assists...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

Eurest + We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. + Location: Charles Scwhab - 1958 Summit Park Drive, Orlando, FL 32810. Note: online applications...

LEAD COOK- University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Lead Cook Pay Range: $21.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1432750....

DISHWASHER- University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

SUPV, COOK-HRLY- University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 11 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Culinary Supervisor Pay Range: $18.00 to $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

COOK- University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Cook Pay Range: $18.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1432748. The...

Crew Member

  • Sanford, FL (17 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sanford, FL (17 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours 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...

Hot Prep Cook

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Knows basic food preparation techniques including receiving, storing, preparation and holding of food items....

Prep Cook

  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Compensation Range $15.50 - $18.00 / 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...

Line Cook

  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Compensation Range $16.00 - $20.00 / 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...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Florida, Orlando 449 North Alafaya Trail (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Hospital Cook - PRN

  • Orange City, FL (22 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange City, FL (22 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Experience: Five years commercial food preparation is desired....

Line Cook

  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to direct, manage, hire and train kitchen staff, complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees as well...

Food Service Assistant

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of sanitation and personal hygiene standards required in food preparation and service. Knowledge of a variety of standard cooking recipes and the ability to work therefrom....

Line Cook - Oviedo Chili's

  • Oviedo, FL (18 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oviedo, FL (18 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Apopka, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Apopka, FL 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 Apopka, FL
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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