Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gaylord, 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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Production Kitchen Assistant Cook

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist lead cooks in all stages of production Handle fruit prep, dishwashing, and other essential kitchen tasks Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area Qualifications:...

F&B Line Cook (Full-Time Seasonal)

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for producing proper raw products into a quality finished product according to pre- determined standards for food preparation....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : McLaren Northern - 416 Connable Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770. Note: online applications accepted only....

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days 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...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : McLaren Northern - 416 Connable Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Banquet Kitchen Manager

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 3 days ago

This role is responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and coordinating with multiple departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences....

F&B Line Cook (Full Time)

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Responsible for producing proper raw products into a quality finished product according to pre- determined standards for food preparation....

Cook

  • Frederic, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Frederic, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 21 days ago

Frederic Inn is a Family-Owned Bar and Restaurant in Frederic, MI looking to add to our team! We are taking applications for **a** **Cook**. **Responsibilities and Duties:**- Inspect and clean...

Dishwasher

  • Frederic, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Frederic, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 21 days ago

Frederic Inn is a Family-Owned Bar and Restaurant in Frederic, MI looking to add to our team! We are taking applications for a **Dishwasher**. **Responsibilities and Duties:**- Busing and cleaning...

Pizza Cook Trophy Room Pizzeria & Pub

  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 22 days ago

Overview Looking for a fun and rewarding job opportunity? Look no further! The Trophy Room's Pizza Cook position is just for you! As a Boyne Mountain team member, there are so many awesome perks...

Food Service Worker - PRN

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 23 days ago

Summary A Food Service Worker may be responsible for: receiving, checking-in, stocking, and cleaning food products, set-up and tear down of equipment, general cold food preparation, and patient tray...

F&B Steward

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Make sure kitchen staff have necessary utensils and items to operate within the kitchen. May be requested to run for products to and from the warehouse....

Food Service Worker

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 27 days ago

Summary A Food Service Worker may be responsible for: receiving, checking-in, stocking, and cleaning food products, set-up and tear down of equipment, general cold food preparation, and patient tray...

Forty Acres Tavern experienced Line Cook

  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview As a Line Cook you are responsible for preparing food, helping the kitchen staff in preparation of food items, setting up assigned station in compliance with standards set by Chef....

Line Cook

  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Petoskey, MI (24 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

You’ll work closely with chefs, kitchen staff, and hotel personnel to deliver outstanding guest experiences....

Demographic Data for Gaylord, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Gaylord, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Gaylord, MI 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 Gaylord, 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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