Kitchen Staff Jobs in Columbia City, IN

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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Acme By Full Circle

Line Cook

proficiency in scratch cooking Demonstrate mastery in plate presentation and eventually breakfast culinary techniques Effectively manage food costs and ensure precise portion control Prepare BBQ, a la...

Acme By Full Circle

Pizza Maker

As a Pizza Maker with us, you'll help in the planning of speciality pizzas, cooking from scratch, sautéing, controlling portions, making sauces, and ensuring top-notch food quality....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Albion, IN (14 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Albion, IN (14 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 15 hours ago

Req ID: 460788 Address: 14553 State Route 49 Edon, OH, 43518 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Albion, IN (14 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albion, IN (14 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 18 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Location : Central Noble Schools - 302 Cougar Court, Albion, IN 46701. Note: online applications...

Line Cook

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Applebees restaurants nationwide are hiring! Applebees celebrates a fun, friendly, inclusive culture and invites like-minded candidates to join a team where hard work opens opportunities and team...

Dishwasher

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from...

Crew Member

  • Warsaw, IN (20 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warsaw, IN (20 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 3 days ago

In-Store Crew Members are part of an Inshop tipping pool that is included on the employee's biweekly paycheck. Group 120 Inc. dba Jimmy's John's is a fast paced, high energy workplace. We are...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location: Towne House - 2209 Saint Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Note: online...

Cook - POET - Inpatient Rehab PRN

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago

. + Providing high quality food preparation and service. + Cleaning and maintaining equipment to meet department standards. + Maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control...

Cook

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Cook Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Fort Wayne, Indiana 8 hours ago Quick Job type Part-time Quick Job description Chateau is looking for a cook to join the team! As a cook, you will...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Wayne, IN (19 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (19 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Towne House - 2209 Saint Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Note: online applications accepted...

Cook PT 11A-7PM

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago

preparation Checks and inspects food products and supplies upon delivery Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas in compliance with safe food handling standards Provides exceptional customer...

Cook

  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (18 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Set up, restock, and maintain food preparation areas. Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines. Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos....

Food Service Specialist

  • North Webster, IN (16 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Webster, IN (16 miles from Columbia City, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during food preparation, service, and clean up....

Kitchen Assistant - ELC Whitley Family YMCA

  • Columbia City, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia City, IN
  • 6 days ago

Love food and making people smile? As a Kitchen Assistant at the Y, you’ll help fuel our mission—one meal at a time! Whether you’re prepping snacks for little learners or keeping the kitchen...

Demographic Data for Columbia City, IN

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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 Columbia City, IN

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 Columbia City, IN 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 Columbia City, IN
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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