Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hastings, 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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New breakfast/lunch diner looking to hire kitchen staff. Top pay

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 8 hours ago

Growing company adding new breakfast concept to Twin Cities. Looking for new kitchen talent that has what it takes to move fantastic food in a fast-paced setting. Maybe you're in a kitchen now...

Crew Member

  • Burnsville, MN (19 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Burnsville, MN (19 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 17 hours ago

Immediately Hiring: Crew Member - PERFECT FOR HIGH SCHOOL TALENT Jersey Mike's Subs starts with a fun, personable, diligent, positive, and energetic team that takes pride in their work and...

Cook - Now Hiring

  • Prescott, WI (8 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Prescott, WI (8 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 21 hours ago

staff in our Hudon, WI location for our corrections division....

Kitchen Steward - DoubleTree by Hilton Billings

  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

service trays from corridors Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance at all times, including uniform and name tag Handle special requests promptly....

Cook

  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

COOK EAGAN, MN APPLY SHARE Hilton Garden Inn - Eagan, MN Cook Part-Time | $16-$18/hr (based on experience) We're looking for a part-time Cook to join our team at Hilton Garden Inn in Eagan!...

Line Cook The Farnam Omaha, NE

  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Line Cook | The Farnam | Omaha, NE Full Time Restaurant Farnam Hotel, Omaha, NE, US 24 days ago Requisition ID: 13881 Salary Range: $15.00 To $21.00 Hourly Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook - Now Hiring

  • Savage, MN (23 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Savage, MN (23 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

Line Cook - DoubleTree by Hilton Billings, MT

  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Line Cook - DoubleTree by Hilton Billings, MT Full Time Restaurant Doubletree Billings, Billings, MT, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 14109 Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly Hotel Equities, a...

Server Assistant - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS REQUESTED, SUCH AS CLEANING UNEXPECTED SPILLS, ANSWERING TELEPHONES AND TAKING ROOM SERVICE ORDERS, HANDLING SPECIAL GUEST REQUESTS, HELPING TO MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE BUFFET,...

Breakfast Line Cook I The Farnam I Omaha, NE

  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN (20 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 22 hours ago

Breakfast Line Cook I The Farnam I Omaha, NE Full Time Restaurant Farnam Hotel, Omaha, NE, US 19 days ago Requisition ID: 13953 Salary Range: $15.00 To $21.00 Hourly Hotel Equities, a...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Woodbury, MN (13 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, MN (13 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Line Cook/Prep Cook - San Felipe Tacos - MN State Fair

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook - San Felipe Tacos - MN State Fair (Saint Paul) 1690 Dan Patch Ave compensation: $20/hr plus potential performance bonus Do you love the State Fair? Do you love great food? Do...

Part-Time Dishwasher

  • Roseville, MN (23 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, MN (23 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time Dishwasher Job Reference Number: 32357 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Minnesota (US-MN) Why work for Cura Hospitality? No...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Grill Cook

  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (18 miles from Hastings, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Demographic Data for Hastings, MN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hastings, 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 Hastings, MN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Hastings, 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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