Kitchen Staff Jobs in Port Allen, 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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Dietary Cook I - PRN

  • Zachary, LA (17 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Zachary, LA (17 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 18 hours ago

Assistant and performs cooking duties in the food and nutritional service area following standard practices and complying with regulatory requirements. Prepares all breakfast food items for...

Cook 1

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 19 hours ago

Culinary and Food Preparation Prepares meats and main dishes, soups, gravies, dressings, sauces, vegetables, starch dishes and breads according to the menu and recipes provided adhering to proper portion...

Culinary Assistant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Deli Clerk

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Prep Cook - Millerville Chili's

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 1 day 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 - Millerville Chili's

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 3 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...

Cook Hourly

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Knowledge of food preparation health and safety guidelines Ability to work flexible hours and shifts Ability to multi-task Team player *The...

Crew Member

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days 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...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Port Allen, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 5 days 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...

Cook

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Sage Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring for a PRN Cook to prepare meals for patients employees and visitors Requirements At least one year of previous experience working in a hospital or extended...

Food Service Specialist 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 7 days ago

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Cook

  • Central, LA (11 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Central, LA (11 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff....

Sous Chef

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Would you like to join a new and exciting restaurant team? We are seeking a Sous Chef for our restaurant in Baton Rouge who has experience behind the scenes in the kitchen and brings a positive...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (19 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (19 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : Ochsner Medical Center - 17000 Medical Center Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule...

Executive Chef

  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Our philosophy is to hire people with wonderful attitudes, who are dedicated to providing extraordinary service to our guests and colleagues. We believe in focusing on Team Members' talent in...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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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 Port Allen, 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 Port Allen, LA 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 Port Allen, 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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