Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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 Worker

  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 23 hours ago

Responsible for performing patient food preparation and service, dish room operations, assistance to cook in catering preparation, service or any related task regarding patient, cafeteria, or catering...

Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $10.5 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days 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 (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - 1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503. Note:...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Lafayette, LA (6 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (6 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. Location : Ochsner University and Clinics - 2390 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lafayette, LA (6 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA (6 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - 1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503. Note: online applications...

Dishwasher - Carencro Chilis

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Dishwasher - Carencro Chili's

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 452431 Address: Hwy 90 & Hwy 14 - Exit 128A New Iberia, LA, 70560 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling...

Sous Chef

  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 11 days ago

This role involves supervising food preparation and execution across all dining outlets, including à la carte service, banquets, special events, and member functions....

Cook

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks. Long Term Care Dietary Cook preferred - Safe food handling Certification required. EOE M/F/D/V...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 15 days ago

Location Name: OUR LADY OF LOURDES WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - 26655005 Location ID: 26655005 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: OUR LADY OF LOURDES WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - 26655005...

Food Service Worker, Part-time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 16 days ago

Food Service Worker, Part-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Lafayette, IN (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role ofFood...

Crew Member

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 17 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, LA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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 Lafayette, LA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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