Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cedar Falls, 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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Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Iowa, Cedar Falls 5911 University Avenue (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Cook Cedar Falls FT

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre in need of medical attention. Our Mission is...

Aide / Cook .9 FTE 1st/2nd shift

  • Waverly, IA (18 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waverly, IA (18 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Understanding of basic food preparation techniques is required. Willingness to complete training/coursework in sanitation is required....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 2 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,...

Brew Brothers Cook II

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Brew Brothers Cook I

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Brew Brothers Cook III

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties...

Food Service Worker

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 30766 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Corrections **Brand:** Summit **State:** Iowa (US-IA) **The Role at a glance:** We...

14 & 15 yr old - Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (9 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (9 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 3 days ago

14 & 15 yr OLD - CREW TEAM MEMBER - You dont want to work just any place, and you dont want to work just any time. Maybe its weekdays after school. Maybe its weekends. Whatever it is, you want to...

Jimmy John's Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago

This is a story about growing up but never getting old. Since day-one when our founder, Jimmy, opened his first Jimmy John's sandwich shop, we've had the determination and badassery to settle for...

Baker

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - 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...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (10 miles from Cedar Falls, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 460301 Address: 3301 Greyhound Dr. Suite A Waterloo, IA, 50701 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Kitchen Helper II - Piazza Dining University of Northern Iowa

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 7 days ago

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type "Find Jobs" in the search bar to view and apply for open positions....

Kitchen Helper II - Piazza Dining

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 8 days ago

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type Find Jobs in the search bar to view and apply for open positions....

Opening Crew Member

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 9 days ago

Join Our Team at Jersey Mike's Subs! Cedar Falls Opening Shift Are you energetic, positive, and love working with people? Do you enjoy being part of a team and engaging others? If you're...

Demographic Data for Cedar Falls, IA

Moving to Cedar Falls, IA? Find some basic demographic data about Cedar Falls, IA below.


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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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 Cedar Falls, 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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