Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hodgenville, 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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Kitchen Team Member

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Req ID: 460986 Address: 601 South Ring Rd Elizabethtown, KY, 42701 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Restaurant Team Member Part Time

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 14 days ago

Req ID: 462467 Address: 601 South Ring Rd Elizabethtown, KY, 42701 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Cook

  • Radcliff, KY (21 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • moments ago
  • Radcliff, KY (21 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • moments ago

The cook will prepare meals and follow Huddle House recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and...

Dishwasher

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 23 hours 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...

Grill Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 23 hours ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Food Service Worker

  • Radcliff, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Radcliff, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Advertisement Closes 7/1/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) req71047 Food Service Worker Pay Grade 07 Salary $11.04 Hourly Locality Premium - $4.23 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE...

Cook

  • Campbellsville, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 7 days ago

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

Cook/Baaker TCMS

  • Campbellsville, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 8 days ago

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients....

Dishwasher

  • Bardstown, KY (19 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY (19 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 11 days ago

As a Dishwasher, you will clean kitchens, dishes, food preparation equipment, and utensils in addition to always maintaining order. Apply today and you could start as soon as this week....

Production/Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 12 days ago

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 be the smiling...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Radcliff, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Radcliff, KY (22 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 18 days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Dish Washer - The Trail Hotel, Bardstown KY

  • Bardstown, KY (19 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY (19 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 22 days ago

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

Dishwasher

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 27 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...

Baker

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 28 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...

Crew Member

  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (11 miles from Hodgenville, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

Crew Member: You are applying for work with Tom Lovelace Group, a franchisee of Papa Murphys, not Papa Murphys International, Inc., or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hodgenville, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Hodgenville, KY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Hodgenville, 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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