Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Grange, 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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Deli Baker

  • Sulphur, KY (9 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sulphur, KY (9 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 hours ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.60 - $15.70 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Food Service Worker - Flexible Schedule

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 7 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY - 21220005 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type:...

Cook/Dietary Assistant - PRN

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities Cook/Dietary Aid - Day Shifts The PRN position is an as needed position. Generally requiring a minimum of 4 days per month, with two days being weekend days and two being...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Memphis, IN (20 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Memphis, IN (20 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 12 hours ago

Benefits: Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program Paid Time Off Flexible Scheduling 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days...

Crew Member

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 12 hours ago

Crew Member American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America's rivers and coasts. We're hiring Crew Members for the 2025 season. You'll work in...

(USA) Baker / Packager

  • Jeffersontown, KY (18 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Jeffersontown, KY (18 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 17 hours 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

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 1 day ago

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM") At OHM, we are: A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Cook

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 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...

Cook

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 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...

Steward, Kitchen

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Steward is responsible for the non-cooking activities such as dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and overall kitchen cleanliness....

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY (20 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (20 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Flik Hospitality Group We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: Jeff Hamilton - 4238 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40207 Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (23 miles from La Grange, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Central State Hospital - 10510 LaGrange Road, Louisville, KY 40223 Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in La Grange, KY

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 La Grange, 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
3.9%
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 La Grange, 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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