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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Lead Cook-Antrim County

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Ability to lead, instruct, and assist with meal preparations including food preparation, baking, cooking, and clean-up....

Cafe Baker

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

Overview The Inn Café Baker will assist the Inn Cafe supervisors in their duties by efficiently, accurately, and professionally preparing food and assisting in all kitchen operations. Working here...

Server Assistant

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

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Treetops Resort - Gaylord, MI Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Standard Description About Treetops Resort: Nestled in the...

PT Cook Join Our Team - Now Hiring

  • East Jordan, MI (20 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Jordan, MI (20 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. Address : Henry Ford River District - 4100 South River Road, East China, MI 48054. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part...

Line Cook - Noggin Room Pub - Full-time / Part-time

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

/liliMonitor and manage cooking times to ensure that each dish is prepared and served in a timely manner, coordinating with other kitchen staff to maintain a consistent flow of orders....

Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher - Bay View Inn - Full-time / Part-time

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

/liliAssist in light food preparation as directed by manager or chef on duty....

Food Service Worker - Full-Time

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 13 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...

Crew Member - 1818

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 15 days ago

The pay for this position starts at $16.00/hour +Tips +Bonus Five Guys Burgers and Fries is interviewing for crew members. Ranked #1 burger in America not only for our delicious food but also for...

Everett's Dishwasher

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

Overview As a Dishwasher you are responsible for keeping dish area, restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition. As a Boyne Mountain team member, there are so many awesome...

Everett's Line Cook

  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boyne Falls, MI (15 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 17 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

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 17 days ago

Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today focused on serving good food to good people. Today, with almost 1,700 locations and counting, what was once a popular neighborhood...

Kitchen Team / Prep Cook

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 17 days ago

Applebee's started with the same philosophy we follow today focused on serving good food to good people. Today, with almost 1,700 locations and counting, what was once a popular neighborhood...

Kitchen Helper

  • Mancelona, MI (18 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Mancelona, MI (18 miles from Gaylord, MI)
  • 18 days ago

Kitchen Helper Job Summary: The Kitchen Helper assists in meal preparation, ensuring compliance with sanitation, health, and nutritional guidelines. This role supports the kitchen team in...

Team Member: Food Champion - Taco Bell

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

At Taco Bell, We're hungry for Mas. Mas Heart, Mas Flavor, and Mas Value. If YOU want Mas in YOUR life read on... Do YOU go out of your way to make someone smile? When YOU say, "Thank You", do you...

Maintenance Crew Member

  • Gaylord, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Gaylord, MI
  • 24 days ago

May sometimes be required to help with food preparation, stocking delivered items, and organizing food storage areas All applicants for the Maintenance Crew Member position should exhibit the following...

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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 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
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
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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