Kitchen Staff Jobs in Florida

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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The Field Club

Sous Chef

This position is directly subordinated to the executive chef and has in his/her charge all the other members of the kitchen staff....

Next Door Beach Bistro

Sous Chef

Job Description: Prepare and cook delicious meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative and exciting menu items Ensure all food is prepared to the...

Chef de Cuisine

  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • 5 days ago

Busy (all year long) central PBC restaurant seeks a chef with leadership skills who is more interested in cooking than calculating. Our affluent clientele and robust sales provides a platform to...

Prep Cook

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago

Great Pay starting $17.00 per hour Full-time and Part-time positions available Great Benefits Referral Bonuses 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Great Advancement Opportunities We are passionate about...

Executive Chef 3

  • Jupiter, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL
  • 16 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo is looking for an Executive Chef 3 to join our growing team at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter Florida and take the next step in their career. With a strong focus on retail...

Assistant Sous Chef (Lead Line Cook) Full Time - Walt Disney World

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 16 days ago

Do you have a passion for the Culinary Arts and experience working in all stations of a kitchen? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Culinary Assistant Sous Chefs! Culinary Cast Members at...

Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- FT, Walt Disney World

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 21 days ago

Do you have a passion for the Pastry Arts and experience working in all functions of a bakery? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs for our Pastry/Bakery team! With the...

Cook

  • Seminole, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Seminole, FL
  • 1 day ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Cook

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 15 days ago

The Cook at the DoubleTree Tallahassee is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing...

Steward/Dishwasher

  • Orlando, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 15 days ago

The Steward/Dishwasher at the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Sea World is responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates,...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Estero, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Estero, FL
  • 45+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Prep Cook

  • Pensacola Beach, FL
  • moments ago
  • Pensacola Beach, FL
  • moments ago

Innisfree Hotels is an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of care where employees genuinely matter, and their voices are heard. Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach We are looking for an...

Line Cook - $18 / hour

  • St Augustine, FL
  • moments ago
  • St Augustine, FL
  • moments ago

DOUBLETREE HOTEL ST AUGUSTINE The DoubleTree St. Augustine is just steps away from the historic citys most iconic attractions. Nestled less than a mile from the Historic District, Castillo de San...

Baker

  • Miami, FL
  • moments ago
  • Miami, FL
  • moments ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Demographic Data for Florida

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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 Florida

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 Florida offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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