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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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Sous Chef

Specific duties involve food preparation include the establishment of quality standards, training associates in cooking in methods, presentations, techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients...

Specific duties involve food preparation include the establishment of quality standards, training associates in cooking in methods, presentations, techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients...

Cook

  • Lake City, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lake City, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Grill Cook

  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Food Service Worker

  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Location Name: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY - 15786004 Location ID: 15786004 Food Service Worker Location: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY - 15786004 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Location Name: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY - 15786005 Location ID: 15786005 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY - 15786005 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Steward (Dishwasher)

  • Davenport, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Stewards thoroughly wash and neatly store all of the serving ware, cookware and utensils utilized in food preparation and service....

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

  • Miami, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Overview JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed...

Deli Clerk Part Time

  • Homestead, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Homestead, FL
  • 8 hours 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...

Server Assistant (Full-Time), La Luce - Signia by Hilton Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Retrieve and transport dirty tableware to dishwashing area Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner What are we looking for?...

Popeyes Cook - PT

  • Wildwood, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wildwood, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Crew Member

  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. McDonalds offers a job combo that will fit YOU. PERKS & BENEFITS: Competitive pay from $14.50 - $18.45 / hour plus cash incentives...

Cook - Night Shift

  • Madison, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Madison, FL
  • 9 hours ago

[Cook responsibilities include: Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat...

Cook I

  • Dania Beach, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dania Beach, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Why you should join our winning Team! FUN and SPECTACULAR CUSTOMER SERVICE are at the heart of the Casino @ Dania Beach, a place where WORK = FUN. Working at our casino is about providing the best...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Auburndale, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Auburndale, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Req ID: 459159 Address: 1800 Hwy 559 Auburndale, FL, 33868 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

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
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 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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