Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waverly, 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 - COOK/BAKER - Union County Middle School

  • Morganfield, KY (7 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Morganfield, KY (7 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago

Union County Middle School has an opening for a full-time food service cook/baker for the 25-26 school year. This position is 6.5 hour work day/182 days per year. The ideal candidate will have...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Address : Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Hospital - 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47750. Note: online applications accepted...

Cook (Seasonal)

  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago

Location: University of Evansville We are hiring immediately for seasonal COOK positions. Address : University of Evansville - 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. Note: online applications...

Food Service Worker (Seasonal)

  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago

Location: University of Evansville We are hiring immediately for seasonal FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address : University of Evansville - 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. Note:...

Dishwasher (Seasonal)

  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours 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...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Seasonal)

  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (22 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 6 hours ago

Location: University of Evansville We are hiring immediately for seasonal CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address : University of Evansville - 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722....

K-Kitchen Team Member W/OPEN Availability

  • Henderson, KY (15 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Henderson, KY (15 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 17 hours ago

Store 4700095: 3113 Hwy 41 N, Henderson, Kentucky 42420 Shift Availability Days - Evenings - Overnight Job Type The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties,...

Cook

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school graduate or equivalent One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities...

Line Cook

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day 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...

Dishwasher

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day 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...

Server Assistant - Busser

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 1 day ago

At Bubba's 33, you'll take pride in scratch-made food for all, friendly service, and giving back to the community. Experience a dynamic work environment, great benefits, and opportunities for...

Line Cook

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Complies with company policies, procedures, equipment use and food preparation Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure efficient service Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation...

Prep Cook

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Complies with company policies, procedures, equipment use and food preparation Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to assure efficient service Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation...

Dishwasher

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 2 days ago

DISHWASHER EVANSVILLE, IN APPLY SHARE DISHWASHERS APPLY: ONLINE: (www.raffertys.com/careers) TEXT2APPLY: raffertys to 85000 Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant concept with a...

Full-Time Cook

  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (21 miles from Waverly, KY)
  • 5 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waverly, 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 Waverly, KY offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
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 Waverly, 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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