Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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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Executive Chef

  • Minneapolis, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria...

Lead Cook

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods....

Crew Member

  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 6 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Center City, MN (17 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Center City, MN (17 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Description Location Name: HAZELDEN FOUNDATION - 40213001 Location ID: 40213001 Food Service Worker Location: HAZELDEN FOUNDATION - 40213001 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours, and...

Baker II

  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago

Brand: Bruegger's Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Brueggers, weve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 Years! We guarantee...

LINE COOK $22/hour

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago

We're hiring at Reverie Cafe + Bar, a plant-based restaurant in South Minneapolis. We're looking for a part time PM Line Cook - nights and weekends with opportunity to take on some day shifts as...

Cook

  • North Branch, MN (16 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Branch, MN (16 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 19 hours ago

Ecumen North Branch The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident's dietary needs and requests....

Skilled Cook (room service) - The Saint Paul Hotel

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : The Saint Paul Hotel - Saint Paul, MN Position Type : Any Education Level : None Salary Range : $24.41 - $25.62 Hourly Job Shift : Any Job Category :...

Baker (Full Time)

  • Mounds View, MN (15 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mounds View, MN (15 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 21 hours ago

Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment....

Move your family to a great town! The Famous Little Bohemia Lodge - Head Chef Wanted

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Move your family to a great town! The Famous Little Bohemia Lodge - Head Chef Wanted - Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, WI littlebohemialodge KITCHEN FULL-TIME MINNEAPOLIS We're family...

Server Assistant-Herbies On The Park

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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Cook

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 1 day 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...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Sous Chef - Target Center

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Levy Sector Salary: $52,000-$57,000 Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location: Macalester College - 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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 Forest Lake, MN 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 Forest Lake, MN
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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