Kitchen Staff Jobs in Riverside, 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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Line Cook

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 4 hours ago

This shift for the cook position will start at 5AM for our hotel's breakfast. What we offer: Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available after 60 days DailyPay 401k Paid Training Paid PTO...

Cook I - Ala Carte

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Performs general cooking, food preparation, and serving meals using standardized recipes and procedures Cleans and sanitizes cooking area according to standard sanitation procedures Checks food against...

Cook III $1,000 Hiring Bonus

  • Riverside, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, IA
  • 2 days ago

The Cook II must also have knowledge of quality food and food preparation, as well as a positive attitude in training and working with others....

Crew Member

  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 2 days 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...

Dishwasher (Kitchen Helper) - 50% North Liberty Campus

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 2 days ago

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition Services is seeking a Dishwasher (Kitchen Helper) at our North Liberty Medical Campus. This position will, under direct...

Food Service Worker

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 30010 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Corrections **Brand:** Summit **State:** Iowa (US-IA) **The Role at a glance:** We...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 4 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 I - Fountain

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Performs general cooking, food preparation, and serving meals using standardized recipes and procedures Cleans and sanitizes cooking area according to standard sanitation procedures Checks food against...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Solon, IA (21 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Solon, IA (21 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Solon Food Service Department KITCHEN ASSISTAN 2025-2026 School Year Would you describe yourself as Patient, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Fearless, Friendly, Flexible, and Adventurous? We are looking...

Line Cook - PT

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 9 days ago

preparation health and safety guidelines Able to work flexible hours and shifts Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Team player Ability to exceed expectations of guests Ability...

Meat Clerk

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a...

Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 14 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $14 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Lead Cook

  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Coralville, IA (14 miles from Riverside, 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...

Team Member - Food Champion

  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (11 miles from Riverside, IA)
  • 21 days ago

Live MAS!... & Grow your Career at TACO BELL! "TOP FRANCHISE" 3 Years Running - Entrepreneur "100 Most Influential Companies" - Time Join one of the hottest global brands - with a top Franchisee -...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Riverside, IA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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