Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bardstown, 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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Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 17 hours ago

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assemble and package menu items to company standards. Responsible for prepping all food items to company standards. Responsible...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 2 days ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Prep Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 4 days ago

and manager directions; Prepares food of consistent quality with recipe cards and production and portion standards; Cleans and sanitizes station at beginning and end of shift which may include light dishwashing...

Team/Crew Member

  • Shepherdsville, KY (17 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (17 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 6 days ago

Position: Team/Crew Member Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD) Status: Nonexempt Position Summary: This position performs basic operational duties to provide quality products and service...

Cook

  • Taylorsville, KY (18 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Taylorsville, KY (18 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG,...

Crew Member

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 8 days ago

Flexible hours, Great pay, Work with good people! Not experienced? No worries, we will train you! You can work part time, or work a full time position and we can develop you to become a manager!...

Cook/Baker - 7241 - Lincoln Trail

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 9 days ago

CLASS TITLE: COOK/BAKER This is a full-time position; 180 days per school year; 4.25 hrs/day (For 2025-2026 school year). BASIC FUNCTION: Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in...

CREW MEMBER - The Loop

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Culvers is looking for new True Blue Crew Members! As a Culvers True Blue Crew member you will have the opportunity to work with a positive team, focused on providing a place to grow, learn and...

Cook (AM) - Oak & Ember The Trail Hotel, Bardstown, KY

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 15 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Cook to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 16 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. It's an...

Cook (PM) - Oak & Ember The Trail Hotel, Bardstown, KY

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 17 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Cook to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

Cook

  • Shepherdsville, KY (17 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (17 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 18 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Dinner Train Cook (Bardstown, KY)

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 18 days ago

Works with kitchen staff to put away food deliveries. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent....

Cafeteria Worker (4 Hours)

  • Taylorsville, KY (18 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Taylorsville, KY (18 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 19 days ago

Cafeteria Worker (4 Hours) Spencer County Spencer County Elementary - Taylorsville, Kentucky This job is also posted in Spencer County Job Details Job ID:5305981 Application Deadline:Posted until...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (21 miles from Bardstown, KY)
  • 20 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Bardstown, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Bardstown, KY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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