Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clarkston, MI

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

  • Milford, MI (16 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milford, MI (16 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Joe Muer Bloomfield - Kitchen Staff

  • Bloomfield Twp, MI (12 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bloomfield Twp, MI (12 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 3 hours ago

Joe Muer is the premier destination for fine dining in Oakland County. Conveniently located just south of Long Lake on Woodward Avenue, we are seeking qualified candidates for back of house...

Cook-(7am-3pm & 11am-7pm) Required to work rotated weekends-Rochester

  • Rochester, MI (13 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rochester, MI (13 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 3 hours ago

Cook Position Summary Cooks provide exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Cooks are full-service, hands-on positions that are involved in the daily...

Crew Member

  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (21 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 10 hours ago

"Jersey Mike's "A Sub Above" Jersey Mike's Subs is looking for Crew Members. Become part of Jersey Mike's vibrant organization! Grab hold of our powerful positive energy with a Jersey Mikes...

Cook

  • Commerce Twp, MI (10 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Commerce Twp, MI (10 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 12 hours ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report customer...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Southfield, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address : Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital - 16001 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Note:...

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Southfield, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Grill Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time GRILL COOK positions. Address : Touchpoint Henry Ford - 47601 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cook @ Freedom Hill

  • Sterling Heights, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (20 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 18 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: LINE COOK @ FREEDOM HILL Pay Range: $16.00 to $20.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Clarkston, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Clarkston, MI
  • 18 hours ago

FISD + We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. + Location: Everest Academy - 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348. Note: online applications accepted only. + Schedule:...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Waterford, MI (5 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Waterford, MI (5 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 18 hours ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. + Location: Lourdes Rehab and Healthcare - 2300 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328. + Schedule: Part time...

Crew Member

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 20 hours ago

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. McDonalds offers a job combo that will fit YOU. PERKS & BENEFITS: Competitive pay from $15.00 - $19.09 / hour plus cash incentives...

Dishwasher

  • Troy, MI (15 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (15 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Dishwasher @ Pine Knob

  • Clarkston, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Clarkston, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time Seasonal

  • Birmingham, MI (15 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, MI (15 miles from Clarkston, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Demographic Data for Clarkston, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clarkston, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Clarkston, MI offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Clarkston, MI
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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