Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shawnee, 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

  • Raising Cane's
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 60+ days ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 15.00 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

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Taco Bell Team Member-Food Champion

  • Taco Bell
  • Lake Waukomis, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lake Waukomis, MO (13 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 hour ago

Team Member (TM) - Food Champion SUPERVISOR: Shift Manager (SM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), General Manager (GM), Area Coach (AC) STATUS: Non-Exempt BASIC PURPOSE A Team Member is someone...

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Restaurant Crewmember

  • Raising Cane's
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 3 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 15.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Dishwasher

  • Employbridge
  • Belton, MO (17 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belton, MO (17 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

***General Requirements*** General responsibilities when working a Dishwasher job assignment can include: Collect used kitchenware from dining and or kitchen areas Load and unload dishwashing machine...

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Dishwasher

  • PENN Entertainment
  • Riverside, MO (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, MO (11 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

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Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Stanley, KS (10 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanley, KS (10 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

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Team/Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Mission, KS (2 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission, KS (2 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Cook

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Tasks in the restaurant may include: Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards Food preparation and portioning Cooking on the grill Operating the fry station Dressing items...

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Food Service Assistant

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Independence, MO (16 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Independence, MO (16 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Food Service Team Member

  • IPC/Subway
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring immediately! We are looking for customer service-obsessed crew members to join our team at Subway. As a Sandwich Artist youll not only serve guests with an outstanding knowledge of the...

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Dishwasher

  • First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 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...

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Dishwasher

  • Bob Evans
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals General knowledge of commercial dishwashing...

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Dishwasher

  • North Italia
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $17.00 - $19.00 / Hour Overview Dishwashers - solid pay with room to grow! North Italia is offering: Flexible scheduling, consistent hours Health benefits including medical,...

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Dishwasher

  • 1587 Prime
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Shawnee, KS)
  • 2 days ago

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized dishwashing area that meets company standards and all applicable health department and sanitation requirements....

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Demographic Data for Shawnee, KS

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, KS offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Shawnee, 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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