Kitchen Staff Jobs in Columbus, MS

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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Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Location ID: 46711002 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN...

Baker

  • Columbus, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711001 Location ID: 46711001 Baker Location: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 7 days ago

Req ID: 459353 Address: 5360 Highway 45A South West Point, MS, 39773 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Cook

  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Crew Member

  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 10 days 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...

Cook

  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Fuel the well-being of seniors as a Dietary Cook in our vibrant senior living community. Join our culinary team, where your passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals will contribute to...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : OCH Regional Medical Center - 400 Hospital Road, Starkville, MS 39759. Note: online applications...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Dugan Memorial - 26894 East Main Street, Dugan Memorial, West Point, MS 39773. Schedule : Full time schedule....

Line Cook

  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Starkville, MS (20 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 27 days ago

times Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate...

Crew Member

  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Why Wendy's Now hiring fantastic Frosty & Fry fanatics for restaurants! As a leading Wendy's franchisee company, our commitment to our customers is a simple pledge to do the right thing. We will...

Food Service Utility (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Columbus, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY positions. Location : Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle - 2520 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39701. Note:...

Crew Member Taco Bell of West Point

  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Point, MS (22 miles from Columbus, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member Taco Bell of Columbus

  • Columbus, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 45+ days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Crew Member Taco Bell of East Columbus

  • Columbus, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 45+ days ago

"You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business...

Demographic Data for Columbus, MS

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Columbus, MS

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 Columbus, MS 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 Columbus, MS
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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