Kitchen Staff Jobs in Louisiana

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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Full-Time Food Service Worker

  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 6 days ago

Full-Time Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 29768 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Louisiana (US-LA) Why work for Cura Hospitality? No...

Full-Time AM Cook

  • Pineville, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 9 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Full-Time Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Pineville, LA location....

Full-Time Cook

  • Pineville, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 10 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Full-Time Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Pineville, LA location....

Part-Time Cook

  • Winnsboro, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Winnsboro, LA
  • 10 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Part-Time Weekend Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Winnsboro, LA location....

Full-Time Evening Cook

  • Pineville, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Pineville, LA
  • 19 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Full-Time Evening Cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Pineville, LA location....

Cook

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 16 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, procedures and...

Food Service Worker

  • Marksville, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Marksville, LA
  • 19 days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 30910 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals State: Louisiana (US-LA) The Role at a glance: We are...

Dishwasher - Hiring Now

  • Houma, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 3 hours ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Kitchen Staff

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 hours ago

Kitchen Staff (Lakeview) The Blue Crab 7900 Lakeshore Dr near Robert E Lee compensation: Hourly base on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line cooks Full time and part...

Prep Cook

  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Now Hiring Prep Cooks* Join us for on-the-spot interviews and hiring Mondays - Fridays from 2 pm until 4 pm. COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM: Be a part of the Copelands of New Orleans...

Dishwasher

  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Now Hiring Dishwashers* Join us for on-the-spot interviews and hiring Monday through Friday 2 pm - 4 pm. COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM: Be a part of the Copelands of New Orleans FAMILY!...

Line Cook

  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Now Hiring Line Cooks* Join us for on-the-spot interviews and hiring Mondays through Fridays 2 pm - 4 pm. COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM: Be a part of the Copelands of New Orleans FAMILY!...

Pantry Cook

  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Now Hiring Pantry Cooks* Join us for on-the-spot interviews and hiring Mondays - Fridays from 2 pm until 4 pm. COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM: Be a part of the Copelands of New Orleans...

Dishwasher

  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 hours ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Restaurant Crewmember - Morning Shift

  • Monroe, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 7 hours 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....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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