Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kansas

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

  • Summit
  • Iola, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iola, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 38683 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit Location: Garnett, Kansas (US-KS) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add...

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Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

  • Summit
  • Blue Mound, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Blue Mound, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 38683 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit Location: Garnett, Kansas (US-KS) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add...

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Food Service Worker

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 39207 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Wichita, Kansas (US-KS) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Dishwasher

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Dishwasher Job Reference Number: 39209 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Wichita, Kansas (US-KS) The Role at a glance: We are looking...

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Cook

  • Raising Cane's
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Overland Park, 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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Food Service Worker

  • Kansas Education Employment Board
  • Eureka, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Eureka, KS
  • 7 hours ago

Food Service Worker Eureka USD 389 www.usd389.net USD 389 is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person to fill the position of Food Service Worker. The hours will be from 7am - 2:00pm...

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Food Service Worker

  • Eureka USD
  • Eureka, KS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Eureka, KS
  • 14 hours ago

USD 389 is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person to fill the position of Food Service Worker. The hours will be from 7am - 2:00pm full time.

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Dishwasher

  • Employbridge
  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 23 hours 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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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • Derby, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for Crew Members to join our Dunkin' team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and...

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Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Columbus, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, KS
  • 1 day ago

Urgent Crew Member Opportunity at SONIC Drive-In! Are you looking for a fun and dynamic work environment where every day is different? Do you want to be part of a team that values great...

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Evening Cook

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Parsons, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsons, KS
  • 1 day ago

As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious menu items Trying to beat your best...

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Team/Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Mission, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission, 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
  • Kingman, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingman, KS
  • 1 day ago

Cook 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...

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Service Deli Clerk

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, 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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Chinese Kitchen/Clerk

  • Kroger
  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago

Previous experience in food preparation...

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Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas 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 Kansas
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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