Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ashland, KY

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

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 1 day ago

into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • South Point, OH (6 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Point, OH (6 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Cook/Baker (RMS 4 hours per day/182 days per year)

  • Russell, KY (4 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Russell, KY (4 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 4 days ago

TITLE: Cook REPORTS TO: School Food Service Manager/Principal JOB GOAL: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness....

Cook

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 6 days ago

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in food preparation and serving....

Crew Member

  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Baker

  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago

Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue...

Cook

  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Barboursville, WV (22 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 9 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Food Service Worker

  • Ashland, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 10 days ago

Cleans/sanitizes and operates all of food preparation, food contact surfaces and ware washing equipment. Prepares reports for cash register transactions....

Cook - Night/Closing Shift

  • Ironton, OH (5 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ironton, OH (5 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 10 days ago

The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation...

Dishwasher - Hiring Now

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 11 days ago

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

Dishwasher Huntington Doubletree

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Adhere to hotel specifications and standards in operating the dishwashing machine to wash designated restaurant and kitchen wares, clean and maintain equipment and respective areas....

Line Cook Huntington Doubletree

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 16 days ago

In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred....

Food Service Worker II - (Full Time) Food & Nutrition 8050

  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntington, WV (15 miles from Ashland, KY)
  • 18 days ago

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Food Service Worker II. This individual will rotate through various assignments and perform a variety of jobs according to the standards of the...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Ashland, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 18 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Demographic Data for Ashland, KY

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ashland, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Ashland, KY 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 Ashland, KY
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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