Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kentucky

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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 90+ days ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report...

Team/Crew Member

  • Munfordville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Munfordville, KY
  • 6 days ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report...

Crew Member

  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • moments ago
  • Beaver Dam, KY
  • moments ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Food Service Worker, All-Shifts

  • Erlanger, KY
  • moments ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • moments ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is seeking energetic and optimistic team members for the role of Full and Part -time Food Service Workers. We have positions available in this fast-paced...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Alexandria, KY
  • moments ago
  • Alexandria, KY
  • moments ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : BLC Seasons @ Alexandria - 7341 East Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001 Schedule : Full and part time...

Sous Chef Full-Time Employment

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital - 1000 South Limestone, Room A.OB.614, Lexington, KY 40536 Note: online...

Full-Time Grill Cook

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Waterside Humana - 101 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Reliable Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Waterside Humana - 101 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Grill Station Cook (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Waterside Humana - 101 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Deli/Food Service Associate

  • Richmond, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Richmond, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Our employees work with BBQ, baked goods, sandwiches and tacos, jerky, and many other foods. You have to be quick on your feet, quick with a smile, and love working with people....

Grill Cook

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 hours ago

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

Dishwasher

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 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...

Crew Member

  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 9 hours ago

Team members must also clean the dining room, service counter, and kitchen stations. Depending on the shift, crew members may need to carry out opening or closing duties....

Food Service Worker

  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 14 hours ago

Your resume must demonstrate experience performing food preparation, tray delivery and pickup, dishware washing and sanitation, following instructions to prepare food items, assembling and delivering...

Cook/Baker Lincoln County Middle School

  • Stanford, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, KY
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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