Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ruston, 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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Line Cook - Ruston Chili's

  • Ruston, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ruston, 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...

Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 4 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $11 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 team....

Cook

  • Ruston, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 19 days ago

Job Skills: 1.Must be able to prep food products, using standardized food preparation techniques. 2.Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work....

Cook

  • Ruston, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Where you'll be working: Cedar Creek School What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following...

Restaurant Cook

  • Calhoun, LA (18 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Calhoun, LA (18 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

The incumbent will be responsible for proper food preparation, handling, and storage....

Baker (Opening in April)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days 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...

Prep Cook (Opening in April)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days 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...

Line Cook (Opening in April)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days 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...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill (Opening in April)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days 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 (Opening in April)

  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 60+ days 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...

Crew Member

  • Ruston, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Restaurant Team Member: Crew The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a...

Cook-WORK TODAY, PAID TOMORROW

  • Jonesboro, LA (17 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, LA (17 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious menu items Trying to beat your...

Crew Member-WORK TODAY, PAID TOMORROW

  • Jonesboro, LA (17 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, LA (17 miles from Ruston, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Cook

  • Ruston, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Restaurant Team Member: Cook The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious...

Demographic Data for Ruston, LA

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Non-Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of vaccines and why they can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. The content of this...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ruston, 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 Ruston, 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 Ruston, 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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