Kitchen Staff Jobs in Larchwood, 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

  • Canton, SD (12 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, SD (12 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Crew Member (New Harrisburg Location!)

  • Harrisburg, SD (11 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (11 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 19 hours ago

Company Description This is a Team Duck company! Job Description Job Descriptions Full or Part Time We are searching for qualified customer service reps with personality and people skills. We're...

Cook, Sanford Pentagon

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Cook (Relief)

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Join DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective...

Cook III

  • Larchwood, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 3 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $30k - $38k Per Year Cook III Grand Falls Casino Resort Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant Location: Larchwood, IA - 51241 Positions available: 1 Job #:...

Cook III - Ruthies Fine Dining

  • Larchwood, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 3 days ago

The Cook level III is responsible for maintaining food preparation, kitchen equipment and kitchen utensil knowledge. The position must be able to follow established recipes and menu guidelines....

2025-26 Part-Time Kitchen Assistant (open until filled)

  • Harrisburg, SD (11 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (11 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

REQUIREMENTS : Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: None. One year of food service experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, walking and...

Dietary Aide - Food Service Worker / Intermittent (PRN)

  • Luverne, MN (18 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Luverne, MN (18 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Perform routine food service tasks including food preparation, short order cooking, serving meals to residents, dishwashing and cleaning the food service areas while following established food service...

Daytime Crew Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for the next ROCK STAR to join our family at Jimmy John's!!! Real people serving awesome sandwiches to real people in 30 seconds or less, and assisting in customers receiving...

Crew Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 5 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...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 460438 Address: 5301 N. Cliff Ave. Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Part-Time Kitchen Staff

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Sioux Falls Christian School is looking for a part-time MS/HS server. Duties include:Display and take down retail itemsPut out SubwayMake sandwichesFill and put out condiments dailyServe on MS/HS...

Food Service Assistant

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Prepares and sells food and drinks to customers. Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen area and eating area. Provides prompt and courteous member service. For...

Line Cook

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and...

Cook I - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (14 miles from Larchwood, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown Overlooking the river, we're in The Steel District next to historic Falls Park and Levitt Outdoor Amphitheater. Take our complimentary Canopy Bikes to explore...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Larchwood, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Larchwood, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Larchwood, 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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