Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kokomo, 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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Cook

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 hour ago

We rely on our Cook to create a positive experience for customers including residents and employees in our dietary department. Responsible for providing excellent customer service, quality...

Cook

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Crew Member

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Crew Member

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 2 days 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Separates food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in dishwashing area. Loads and operates dishwasher, stores clean dishes, glasses and silverware....

Food Service Worker

  • Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 14 days ago

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Grissom Club on Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana.. The position is a flexible position, which means...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Elwood, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elwood, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 16 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,...

Baker

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Dishwasher

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago

Love your job at Texas Roadhouse! Join our family and take pride in your work. Texas Roadhouse is looking for a Dishwasher who works well with others while following sanitation guidelines in the...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago

Love your job at Texas Roadhouse! Join our family and work in a high-volume restaurant filled with fun. Are you interested in working with people in a fun and fast-paced environment? If so, we...

Line Cook

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 20 days ago

Love your job at Texas Roadhouse! Join our family and take pride in your work. Do you feel that you have the potential to be a grill master for Texas Roadhouse? Our legendary steaks are our most...

Cook

  • Delphi, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Delphi, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 22 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: At Trilogy, youll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With...

Grill Cook, Full-time, $18/hr

  • Delphi, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Delphi, IN (24 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 24 days ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately hire to fill the role of a Full-time Grill Cook at one of our dining accounts in Delphi, IN. This position is...

WHS 5 hr Cafeteria Worker

  • Russiaville, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Russiaville, IN (9 miles from Kokomo, IN)
  • 26 days ago

Perform a variety of responsibilities in support of the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen Job Requirements: Assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of lunch & breakfast Assist...

Demographic Data for Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
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
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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