Kitchen Staff Jobs in Palm Bay, 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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Cook

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • West Melbourne, FL (9 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • West Melbourne, FL (9 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Dishwasher

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Include: Wash soiled dishware using standardized procedures Disassemble, clean, and maintain dishwashing work area, including automatic dishwasher and manual ware wash sinks Remove...

Dishwasher

  • Merritt Island, FL (16 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Merritt Island, FL (16 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Line Cook

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront 3003 North Highway A1A Melbourne, FL 32903-2133 206 Room Hotel Managed By Westmont Hospitality Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Florida, Melbourne 2250 Coastal Lane (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around...

Dishwasher

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Dishwasher (Melbourne) Friendly toast cafe 380 n wickham rd near Sarno rd compensation: To be discussed employment type: job title: Dishwasher Dishwasher needed immediately. Part time Saturdays...

Restaurant / Bar Utility Worker

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Job Summary This position will combine the roles of the Food Expeditor, Bus Person & Barback...

Cook I

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 3 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen. High school diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field preferred....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 4 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Melbourne, FL (7 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (7 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Embraer - 1205 General Aviation Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Line Cook

  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL (2 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Line Cook Required: No minimum education Kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed The Cottage Irish Pub is looking for a...

Cook - Full Time

  • Sebastian, FL (17 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sebastian, FL (17 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 5 days ago

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today! THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every...

Line Cook

  • Satellite Beach, FL (9 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Satellite Beach, FL (9 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 7 days ago

About Us: Since our founding, we have believed that our employees are our greatest assets. Our success depends on providing the highest quality food, drink and service. This means hiring quality...

Crew Member-500 Barton Blvd

  • Rockledge, FL (19 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockledge, FL (19 miles from Palm Bay, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Company Description Job Description We are searching for qualified customer service reps with personality and people skills. We're growing so fast it's hard to keep up, and that means Domino's has...

Demographic Data for Palm Bay, FL

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Palm Bay, 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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