Kitchen Staff Jobs in Columbus, GA

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

  • Warm Springs, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warm Springs, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Kitchen Helper

  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • moments ago
  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • moments ago

Small business in the heart of Pine Mountain, GA seeking a reliable kitchen helper with prior experience. Duties to include: prep work, sandwich making, coffee service, and some possible baking....

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Smiths, AL (21 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 6 hours ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: Pratt & Whitney - 8801 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31820. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time; Days...

Upscale Restaurant Head Chef

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Upscale Restaurant Head Chef to join our team of polished restaurant professionals. We are a growing polished casual restaurant brand with a scratch menu and a solid...

Beach Cook

  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 5 days ago

REPORTS TO: Beach Supervisor Cooks must maintain a working knowledge of the menu and how food is received, produced, stored and served. Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of all...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 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,...

Grill Cook

  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago

Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years....

Crew Member

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Cook

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can't hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you'll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic...

Cook

  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago

Build a strong Foundation both professionally and personally with a career at KFC! We're looking for people who love serving customers, have experience in the restaurant industry and who want to...

Dishwasher

  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago

Text "Pasta" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Pasta to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Carrabba's Italian Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Champion's Cook

  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 11 days ago

The cook prepares high quality food based on guidelines set by their supervisors. Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry and/or the production area...

Food Service Worker - Columbus

  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago

Prepares, heats and finishes cooking food items and serves customers, client and/or employees. May receive and disburse money in a food service establishment. Cleans work areas, equipment,...

Food Service Workers - Columbus Area Weekly Pay!

  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking reliable Cafeteria Workers to join our team at a beautiful private school. Here you will be a part of a team with scratch-cooked food that is exciting, nutritious,...

Demographic Data for Columbus, GA

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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 Columbus, GA

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 Columbus, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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