Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ames, IA

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 I Iowa State University

  • Ames, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others....

SOUS CHEF - Iowa State University - Athletics

  • Ames, IA (2 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ames, IA (2 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 6 hours ago

menu planning and recipe development Train and mentor kitchen staff to uphold company standards Monitor inventory and assist in ordering supplies Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless...

Cook I

  • Ames, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 12 hours ago

Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others....

Crew Member

  • Nevada, IA (7 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nevada, IA (7 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 1 day ago

McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations as determined on a case-by-case- basis for qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities upon request. If you need assistance accessing or...

Meat Clerk

  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Cook

  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Prior commercial cooking/ food preparation experience preferred. Selected candidates are required to pass background checks. Must be able to read and follow recipes....

Crew Member

  • Ames, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 5 days ago

What you'll do "Quality is our Recipe" here at Wendy's. Like the fresh ingredients and never frozen beef we use in our recipes, we want our Crew Members to be top quality. We want you to, not only...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 6 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Cook

  • Ames, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities: Cook coordinates food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks....

Cook - Iowa State University

  • Ames, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 8 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $17.00 to $17.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1336950....

Deli Clerk Full Time

  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Cook II - Clydes

  • Ames, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 12 days ago

Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others....

Prep Cook - Iowa State University

  • Ames, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 13 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $17.00 to $17.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1324373....

Crew Member

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 14 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...

Lead Cook

  • Ames, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 19 days ago

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS! Benefits & Perks: Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop Immediate Family Members are also eligible Competitive Pay with Service Award...

Demographic Data for Ames, IA

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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 Ames, IA

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 Ames, IA 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 Ames, IA
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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