Kitchen Staff Jobs in Portage, 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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Kitchen Team Member

  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 11 days ago

Req ID: 460953 Address: 3150 Grant St. Gary, IN, 46408 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Restaurant Team Member

  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 days ago

Req ID: 459708 Address: 3150 Grant St. Gary, IN, 46408 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Michigan City, IN (16 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN (16 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 28 days ago

Req ID: 463010 Address: 10157 N. Loves Avenue Michigan City, IN, 46361 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Lead Cook (Seven Stars) - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 hour ago

Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas. Supervise the activities of Cooks and Cooks II as required providing instruction and guidance as necessary. Organize cooking and food storage areas....

Meat Clerk

  • Portage, IN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Portage, IN
  • 8 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

F&B Cook (Banquets) - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 hours ago

ROP - $17 per hour + $2,000 sign-on bonus Status: Full Time Team Member Perks & Benefits: medical, dental, and vision! Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and more through our rewards program...

Lead Cook (Banquets) - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 20 hours ago

Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas. Supervise the activities of Cooks and Cooks II as required providing instruction and guidance as necessary. Organize cooking and food storage areas....

Class 1 4-hour Food Service Worker

  • Hobart, IN (5 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hobart, IN (5 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION 3250 MICHIGAN STREET HOBART, IN 4634... Fax: ... www.rfcsc.k12.in.us NOTICE OF VACANCY PLEASE POST Please be advised of the following open position in the...

F&B Cook (Eatery) - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

ROP - $15 per hour Status: Full Time Team Member Perks & Benefits: medical, dental, and vision! Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and more through our rewards program On-site employee dining...

HOURLY PRODUCTION - Utility Worker

  • La Porte, IN (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, IN (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency is required. WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office....

Food Service Worker

  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Under general supervision and according to established procedures, performs routine tasks associated with Hospitality & Nutrition Services. Job Responsibilities Serves food neatly...

Food Service Worker I

  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Responsible for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all pots, pans, and utensils using state approved sanitation procedures. Sets up trayline, serves food with proper portion control and...

Dishwasher

  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Cook FT

  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day 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...

Lead Cook-Porter County

  • Valparaiso, IN (13 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (13 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with meal preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up....

Demographic Data for Portage, IN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, 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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