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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Cook

  • Vidalia, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Vidalia, LA
  • 9 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Harvey, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Harvey, LA
  • 3 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $11 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Kitchen Help-delivery driver

  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 hours ago

WERE HIRING! Jams PoBoys & Catering is looking for kitchen help to join our team! The position is multifaceted including: Prep Cook Expediter Dishwasher General Kitchen Support Deliveries What...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 10 hours ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Louisiana, Lake Charles 3221 East Prien Lake Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build...

Cook

  • Harvey, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Harvey, LA
  • 10 hours 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...

Cook I-Pastry

  • LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • LA
  • 11 hours ago

Cook 1 - Pastry (Cook I-Pastry (Also must be Strong in local and continental dishes) Prepare breads and pastries, including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as...

Food Service Worker(Full Or Part Time)

  • Kaplan, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kaplan, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for a FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. + Location: Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital - 1310 West 7th St. Kaplan, LA 70548. Note: online...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Metairie, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. + Location: LCMA East Jefferson - 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006. Note: online applications...

Dishwasher - Lake Charles Chilis

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 hours 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...

Food Service Utility (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. + Location: Ochsner-Lafayette General Medical Center - 1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette,...

Pastry Cook

  • Central, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Central, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Additional Information** Pay: $32.28 to $33.28/hour, Seasonal **Job Number** 25096475 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** The West Hollywood EDITION, 9040 West Sunset Blvd,...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Harvey, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Harvey, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Contact Thu Thi Nguyen at ... or ....Seeking FT Food Preparation Worker....

Steward-Chief

  • LA
  • 12 hours ago
  • LA
  • 12 hours ago

Manages the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Areas of responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and food...

Cook

  • LA
  • 12 hours ago
  • LA
  • 12 hours ago

This position requires food preparation and service of quality meals to our patients and staff. We are looking for someone with cooking experience in a commercial setting....

Crew Member

  • Slidell, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 15 hours 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 Louisiana

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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
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
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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