Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sarasota, 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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Crew Member

  • Baskin-Robbins
  • Osprey, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Osprey, FL (10 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 6 hours ago

Crew Member: QUALITY BRAND GROUP LLC: If hired, you will be working for Quality Brand Group LLC a franchisee of Dunkin'. Quality Brand Group is a multi-store franchisee with a number of Dunkin'...

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Food Service Assistant

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful,...

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Food Service Worker FSW Part Time Varied

  • Universal Health Services
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 18 hours ago

Responsibilities Job Title: Food Service Worker FSW Status: Part Time Schedule: Varied *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple...

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Cook I

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

Apply Now Additional Informion Experience Fine Dining Restaurant preferred. Job Number 26067217 Job Cegory Food and Beverage & Culinary Locion 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, Florida, United Stes,...

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Kitchen Team Member $14.00 - $15.00 /Hr

  • Chick-fil-A
  • University Park, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Park, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Chick-fil-A Kitchen Team Member Opportunity! Are you looking for a fun and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and make a difference? Do you thrive in a place that values...

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Cook I

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

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Full-Time Cook

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Full-Time Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Bradenton, FL location....

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Dishwasher

  • Bob Evans
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 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...

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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Willingness to learn and follow Dunkin' and Company standards and procedures for food preparation, safety, and guest service....

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Food Service Utility Worker Full Time Varied

  • Universal Health Services
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Information: Washes dishes and pots by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Washes work tables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks. Sweeps, mops, cleans, and vacuums floors....

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Early Learning Kitchen Staff - FT/PT Openings

  • YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
  • North Venice, FL (14 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Venice, FL (14 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago

As the Kitchen staff, he/she shall serve and prepare foods items on the menu and perform kitchen activities including dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies....

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Food Service Worker

  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago

Responsible for food preparation according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Completes ware-washing tasks as directed....

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Early Learning Kitchen Staff - FT/PT Openings

  • The SKY Family YMCA
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Description POSITION SUMMARY: As the Kitchen staff, he/she shall serve and prepare foods items on the menu and perform kitchen activities including dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing...

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Cook

  • First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Text “BACON” to 25000 to schedule an interview! 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....

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Dishwasher-FT (12:30 pm - 9 pm) - Healthcare & Kiltie Cafe

  • The Glenridge On Palmer Ranch
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago

The Utility Aide performs all cleaning and sanitation duties in the kitchen areas, food preparation areas, walk-ins, employee breakroom and other areas as assigned....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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