Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Valley, 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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Lead Cook

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced, motivated lead cook to our Education team in Macon. As a lead cook, you will have the opportunity to handle and prepare food while...

Baker

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago

As a baker, you will have the opportunity to prepare a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods daily. What you'll be doing: Following recipes to create quality baked goods....

Dishwasher

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 hours ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an enthusiastic, motivated dishwasher to our Education team in Macon. As a dishwasher, you will have the opportunity to ensure sanitary eating...

Early Morning/Opening Crew Member

  • Macon, GA (17 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Macon, GA (17 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description It's time you worked for a company that will give you the tools to learn, grow, and find more opportunities. We're looking for hard-working, enthusiastic individuals who want to be...

Deli Team Member

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 3 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Grill Cook Location: PIEDMONT MACON MEDICAL CENTER - 99068001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview...

Grill Cook

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: PIEDMONT MACON MEDICAL CENTER - 99068001 Location ID: 99068001 Grill Cook Location: PIEDMONT MACON MEDICAL CENTER - 99068001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Food Service Assistant

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Join us at Bolingreen Health & Rehab a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports...

Cook

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Join us at Bolingreen Health & Rehab a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports...

Cook

  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Cook

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebees in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perry, GA (13 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: The Westfield School - 2005 U.S. Highway 41 South, Perry, Georgia 31069. Note: online applications accepted only....

Closing Crew Member Macon area

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

It's time you worked for a company that will give you the tools to learn, grow and be what you want to be - both personally and professionally. We're looking for hard working, enthusiastic...

Limited Availability Crew Member

  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Macon, GA (23 miles from Fort Valley, GA)
  • 5 days ago

See a day in the life of a Crew Team Member at McDonald's Requirements: Are you looking to earn some extra money and have limited availability. Are you a senior, student, or just looking to work...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Fort Valley, 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 Fort Valley, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Fort Valley, 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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