Kitchen Staff Jobs in Muncie, 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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Dishwasher - Full Time (Harrah's Hoosier Park)

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 2 days ago

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing Cleans and restocks service bar area with glass Washes pots, pans, and...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago

You and The Bell has a nice ring to it. We're looking for Team Members with Mas Heart and Mas Flavor to create an excellent restaurant experience. Whether you want to pursue a career with us or...

Production/Cook

  • Alexandria, IN (17 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alexandria, IN (17 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can be the smiling...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Cook Benefits Include: -Weekly Pay -Paid Training -Casual Uniforms -Paid Vacation -Flexible Hours -Employee Meal Benefit -Career Growth -Pizza Hut Perks - Discounts for Verizon, AT&T, Firestone,...

Deli Baker

  • Spiceland, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spiceland, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.38 - $14.88 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Meat/Clerk

  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Location: New Castle, US-IN Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent MEAT/CLERK Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's...

Cook

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Find your fit & love your job! Community: Countryside Health & Living Location: Anderson, IN Full Time Day Shift Shareable Link Join the CarDon family! It's an environment that's exciting,...

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus) (Anderson University)

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 14 days ago

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus) (Anderson University) AVI Foodsystems Inc Anderson, SC (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details Are you a current student at(Anderson University)looking for work on...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Muncie, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 14 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $15.5 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

Dishwasher

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 15 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Cook

  • Muncie, IN
  • 16 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 16 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Utility Contractor - Crew Member

  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago

Mission for Contractor Crew Team Member Improve our Client's Distribution Systems through main extensions, main replacements and associated utility construction services. Maintain the quality...

Cook, Part-Time (Anderson University)

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago

preparation + Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices + Exceptional food presentation skills + Familiarity with general kitchen...

Grill Cook, Full-Time (Anderson University)

  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities: + Deep fry, grill, and saute meats, fish, vegetables and other foods + Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing + Perform food preparation work...

Cook

  • Hartford City, IN (23 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hartford City, IN (23 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 17 days ago

Required Qualifications High school diploma, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience Demonstrated commitment to service to children Proven relevant knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen...

Demographic Data for Muncie, IN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Muncie, IN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Muncie, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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