Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orlando, 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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Prep Cook

  • Saint Cloud, FL (21 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL (21 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Benefits: Community involvement Fun environment and team culture Meal perks Paid training Flexible part-time or full-time schedule Competitive salary Training & development Come join the Beef 'O'...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 hour ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Cook

  • Saint Cloud, FL (21 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL (21 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Our back-of-the-house team members are responsible for prepping, cooking, and plating up Beef's delicious menu items according to recipe specs....

Dishwasher, Via Napoli

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 6 hours ago

The opportunity** Delaware Norths Patina Group is hiring full-time Dishwashers to join our team at Via Napoli in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As a Dishwasher, the quality served up to guests starts...

Pizza Cook, Via Napoli

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 6 hours ago

The opportunity** Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring full-time Pizza Cooks to join our team at Via Napoli in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing...

Cook

  • Orlando, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 21 hours ago

Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth operations and timely meal service....

Line Cook - Part Time

  • Altamonte Springs, FL (8 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (8 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours 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...

Prep Cook - Now Hiring

  • Kissimmee, FL (16 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Kissimmee, FL (16 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours 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...

Line Cook - Lake Mary Chilis - Now Hiring

  • Lake Mary, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 21 hours 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...

Line Cook - Team Member

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

Line Cook DS

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (15 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 23 hours ago

goods, and an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list that offers a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic to-go drinks on-tap that can be enjoyed around Disney Springs property....

Cook 1 Banquet Full-Time

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

Location Orlando Resort at Championsgate The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one...

Dishwasher

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

Text "BonefishWay" to 30437 to apply now! By texting BonefishWay to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Bonefish Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Sanford, FL (20 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sanford, FL (20 miles from Orlando, FL)
  • 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...

Pizza Cook

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware Norths Patina Group is hiring full-time Pizza Cooks to join our team at Via Napoli in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Orlando, FL

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 Orlando, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Orlando, 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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