Kitchen Staff Jobs in Salina, 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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Cook

  • Salina, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 1 day ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Lindsborg, KS (14 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lindsborg, KS (14 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 4 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can...

Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up

  • Abilene, KS (23 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Abilene, KS (23 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 4 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK: Hiring starting at 15 years old Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As...

Cook

  • Salina, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 5 days ago

Cook #RESSERV-1432 Salina, Kansas, United States for this job now! Job Description Providing appetizing, nutritionally wholesome meals of sufficient variety to satisfy the residents in a clean and...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Salina, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 6 days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Kitchen Staff Substitute

  • Brookville, KS (15 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookville, KS (15 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 8 days ago

KITCHEN STAFF SUBSTITUTE BROOKVILLE, KS Position Summary Able to perform the essential function of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. Opaa!...

Line Cook

  • Salina, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 9 days ago

Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment. Mobility required during the entire shift. Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day....

$16.00 Chef-Cook Helper (Salina)

  • Salina, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 10 days ago

Follows standard recipes, production sheets, tallies, and ingredient room sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve...

Grill Cook

  • Salina, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 11 days ago

Location Name: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SALINA AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS - 75603001 Location ID: 75603001 Grill Cook Location: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SALINA AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS -...

Dishwasher - Salina-Hielan

  • Salina, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 19 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Line Cook

  • Salina, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 21 days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

EG Food Service Associate

  • Salina, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 21 days ago

Position Summary: If you are a high energy, outgoing leader who loves to help others, work as part of a team, and enjoys working in a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Lindsborg, KS (14 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lindsborg, KS (14 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 25 days ago

Req ID: 462809 Address: 2400 E Kansas Road McPherson, KS, 67460 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Abilene, KS (23 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Abilene, KS (23 miles from Salina, KS)
  • 25 days ago

Req ID: 460820 Address: 2322 Fair Road Abilene, KS, 67410 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Line Cook - Salina-Hielan

  • Salina, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Salina, KS
  • 29 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Demographic Data for Salina, KS

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Salina, KS

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 Salina, KS 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 Salina, 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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