Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mcdonough, 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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Chef de Cuisine

  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (23 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to energize, motivate, and lead our kitchen staff effectively to achieve high operational performance and team cohesion....

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Hapeville, GA (23 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hapeville, GA (23 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Conyers, GA (16 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Conyers, GA (16 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Georgia, Conyers 1530 Dogwood Drive Southeast (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Crew Member

  • Hampton, GA (16 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, GA (16 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Line Cook

  • Jersey, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Voted TOP WORKPLACE, 12 years running! Recognized for our contributions to charity! What our Line Cooks bring to the table... At least one year of...

Food & Nutrition Associate - Dishwasher/Utility

  • Lithonia, GA (19 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lithonia, GA (19 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintains clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment. Washes dishes, flatware, serving utensils and disposes of trash. Loads, operates, and unloads commercial dishwasher....

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Loganville, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Loganville, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 3 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • McDonough, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • McDonough, GA
  • 3 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,...

Deli Clerk

  • Riverdale, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Riverdale, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago

The Deli Clerk is responsible for assisting customers at various areas of our Deli. This includes the following: Following all food safety sanitation procedures Preparing food for the hot bar and...

Crew Members Positions - Calling All Night Owls (6:00pm - 2:00am)

  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago

We have PREMIUM late night shifts for you! Great Hourly Rates 6:00pm - 2:00am If you're looking for a job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. Crew member...

Line Cook

  • Covington, GA (12 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Covington, GA (12 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 9 days ago

You will collaborate closely with the Food Service Director and other kitchen staff to deliver outstanding dishes that bring joy to our residents....

Prep Cook

  • Snellville, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Snellville, GA (21 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Work and Perks POSITION SUMMARY The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the kitchen team with various cooking tasks....

Dishwasher

  • McDonough, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • McDonough, GA
  • 10 days ago

Work and Perks POSITION SUMMARY The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning all dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, and pots/pans, as well as providing support to other areas of the BOH. This...

Dishwasher

  • Stone Mountain, GA (22 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stone Mountain, GA (22 miles from Mcdonough, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Dishwasher Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Description JOB OVERVIEW: To clean, transport and store all china, glassware and silverware. Maintain cleanliness in all...

Demographic Data for Mcdonough, GA

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Mcdonough, GA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Mcdonough, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 Mcdonough, 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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