Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hiawatha, 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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Utility Technician (Dishwasher)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Utility Technician: Dishwashing functions are this position's primary responsibilities....

Restaurant Line Cook (Part -Time) - DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description - Line Cook - DoubleTree Cedar Rapids Are you looking to continue growing your career? DoubleTree Cedar Rapids is connected to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, home to Cedar Rapids...

Meat Clerk

  • Marion, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marion, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days 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...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 3 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,...

Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Stoney Point Meadows, a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook to join our beautiful campus with highly trained professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Your passion for cooking nutritious and...

Breakfast Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, 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...

Cook

  • Anamosa, IA (21 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Anamosa, IA (21 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford's dishwashing procedure. Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide....

Dietary Cook

  • Anamosa, IA (21 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Anamosa, IA (21 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Dietary Cook Pinicon Senior Living, Anamosa Iowa Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Pinicon Senior Living is seeking dietary rockstars to join our...

Production Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Bag Cook 2nd Shift - 1:30pm - 10:00pm M-F Location: Kraft Heinz Cedar Rapids 4601 C Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Plant Overview: 3-Shift Operation Non- Union Facility with approximately 200...

Pastry Cook

  • North Liberty, IA (20 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Liberty, IA (20 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 13 days ago

New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 30,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We are a grocery store that features organic and Iowa grown produce, house-cut and cured meats - many from small,...

Scratch Bread Baker

  • North Liberty, IA (20 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Liberty, IA (20 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 13 days ago

New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 30,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We are a grocery store that features organic and Iowa grown produce, house-cut and cured meats - many from small,...

Prep Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to direct, manage, hire and train kitchen staff, complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees as well...

Baker

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Bruegger's, we've been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

Jimmy John's Crew Member

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 18 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...

Line Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Hiawatha, IA)
  • 19 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...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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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