Kitchen Staff Jobs in Meriden, KS

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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Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 17 hours 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...

Sous Chef

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Kansas, Topeka 2215 Southwest Wanamaker Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

Evening Shift Service Crew Member- Full or part Time

  • Topeka, KS (14 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (14 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Ready for the next step in your career? Our family-owned McDonald's franchise cares about our employees and that's why we provide them with an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed every day! We...

Cook

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Food Service Assistant II

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes if required for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements, projected meal requirements and minimizing waste....

Dietary Cook

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc. Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets to the Director of Food Services....

Kitchen Team Member

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 460973 Address: 1811 NW Brickyard Rd Topeka, KS, 66618 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Cook

  • Holton, KS (22 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Holton, KS (22 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 5 days ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report customer...

Jason's Deli Team Member

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 6 days ago

repetitively; maintain regular attendance; use equipment including telephones, cash registers, calculators, knives, meat slicers, buffalo choppers, the robocoupe, drills, mixers, can openers, scales, and dishwashing...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 459748 Address: 1811 NW Brickyard Rd Topeka, KS, 66618 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 10 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Aldersgate Village - 7220 Southwest Asbury Drive, Topeka, KS 66614. *All...

Server Assistant - Embers Bar & Grille - FT

  • Mayetta, KS (14 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mayetta, KS (14 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 10 days ago

supplies as needed Removes dirty dishes, soiled linens, glassware and silver from table and counter tops, cleans table and counter tops according to procedure, then carries soiled items back to the dishwashing...

Cook - Cocinero

  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Topeka, KS (12 miles from Meriden, KS)
  • 11 days ago

Compensation up to $18/hr Our COOKS or as we say, Cocineros, are the Heart of our House! At On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina we celebrate bringing people together! Its our mission to Have...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Meriden, KS

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Meriden, KS 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 Meriden, KS
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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