Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waverly, 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 Service Worker

  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 31086 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit State: Iowa (US-IA) Where you'll be working: You will be working in a variety...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 21 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 *...

Pastry Chef de Partie University of Northern Iowa

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

Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Cook

  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 3 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

  • Waverly, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 4 days ago

WARTBURG COLLEGE Title of Position - Dining Services, Cook Function of Position: The cook is responsible to supervisors and management staff for preparing food in the kitchen and in front of...

92G Food Service Specialist

  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 5 days ago

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that's where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it's your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow...

Meat Clerk

  • Charles City, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charles City, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 6 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...

Sous Chef

  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Ensures kitchen staff are aware of work place expectations by providing on-going assistance, training and mentoring to kitchen staff....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (18 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 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...

High School Crew Member

  • Charles City, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charles City, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago

High School Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit...

Crew Member

  • Waverly, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 10 days ago

Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit you. Benefits...

14 & 15 yr old - Crew Member

  • New Hampton, IA (21 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Hampton, IA (21 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 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...

Opening Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Opening Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit you....

Closing Crew Member

  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA (24 miles from Waverly, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Closing Crew Team Member: Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A role in your local franchisee-owned Soifer Family McDonald's restaurant offers a job combo that will fit you....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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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