Kitchen Staff Jobs in Minnesota

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
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 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...

Cook

  • Deer River, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer River, MN
  • 2 days ago

This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking and, basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking...

Sous Chef Gustavus Adolphus College

  • Saint Peter, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Saint Peter, MN
  • 3 hours ago

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in supervising and supporting the afternoon and evening operations of the kitchen staff, including full-time team members and student employees....

Cook Part Time- Weekends

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 10 hours ago

Plans and initiates cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule....

Kitchen Helper

  • Litchfield, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Litchfield, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value...

Market Grille Cook

  • New Prague, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Prague, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • New Prague, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Prague, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Cook Assistant - CO-III, 20 hrs/wk

  • Proctor, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Proctor, MN
  • 12 hours ago

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Salary Range: Pay Grade 17, Local 66 Contract Term: 20 hours per week / 181 days per school year This is a District-wide position with...

Cook Assistant - CO-III, 22.5 hrs/wk

  • Duluth, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 12 hours ago

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Salary Range: Pay Grade 17, Local 66 Contract Term: 22.5 hours per week / 181 days per school year This is a District-wide position with...

Culinary Assistant

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 12 hours ago

Job Overview Opened in 2018, Amira Choice of Plymouth is one of our newest senior communities. We are located at the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Highway 55 in the Northwest suburb of...

Cook Needed $18/hr

  • Owatonna, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Owatonna, MN
  • 12 hours ago

We are looking for a Cold Prep Cook for a client starting on Monday. This is position is M-F 6 AM - 2:30 PM and is full time. This is a corporate kitchen position and NOT a restaurant. Essential...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Shakopee, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 12 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Cook

  • Shakopee, MN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shakopee, MN
  • 13 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

ADR Sous Chef

  • Hinckley, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hinckley, MN
  • 14 hours ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. For current employees of Mille Lacs...

Line Cook - Full Time or Part Time!

  • Duluth, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 16 hours ago

preparation throughout the shift + Portions all food items according to the menu and prescribed diet using scoops, ladles, and/or scales + Inventories food, supplies and equipment weekly; orders as...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Minnesota

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 Minnesota offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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 Minnesota
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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