Kitchen Staff Jobs in Flowood, 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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Lead Cook

  • Madison, MS (12 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Madison, MS (12 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 hours ago

Lead Cook** **Job Reference Number:** 31057 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Lexington-Independents **State:** Mississippi (US-MS) **The Role at a...

Cook

  • Madison, MS (12 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Madison, MS (12 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 hours 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...

Prep Cook

  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Cafeteria Worker

  • Brandon, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brandon, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Cafeteria/ Cafeteria Worker Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Stonebridge Elementary School Date Available: 07/29/2025    Job title: Cafeteria Worker Reports to: Cafeteria...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Canton, MS (21 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Canton, MS (21 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 459298 Address: 1545 Peace St. Canton, MS, 39046 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Brandon, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Merit Health Rankin - 350 Crossgates Boulevard, Brandon, MS 39042 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Food Service Worker I

  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health...

Fall Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps Crew Member

  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 7 days ago

Fall Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps Crew Member Southeast Conservation Corps Jackson, Mississippi Job TypeTemporary Salary$600 per week BenefitsBenefits: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of...

Cook

  • Ridgeland, MS (8 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (8 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities In the role of Cook and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth,...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Raymond, MS (21 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raymond, MS (21 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Hinds County School District - 13192 Highway 18, Raymond, MS 39154. Note: online applications...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (5 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 10 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Utility Worker, Part-Time (Presbyterian College)

  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago

work + Ability to exert continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking and lifting + Previous dishwashing experience preferred + Superior customer service standards + Ability to maintain...

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus), Part-Time (Presbyterian College)

  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus), Part-Time (Presbyterian College) AVI Foodsystems Inc Clinton, SC (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details Are you a current student at(Presbyterian College)looking...

Prep Cook, Full-Time (Presbyterian College)

  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Prep Cook, Full-Time (Presbyterian College) AVI Foodsystems Inc Clinton, SC (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role...

Dishwasher, Part-time (Presbyterian College)

  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clinton, MS (15 miles from Flowood, MS)
  • 11 days ago

work + Ability to exert continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking and lifting + Previous dishwashing experience preferred + Superior customer service standards + Ability to maintain...

Demographic Data for Flowood, MS

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Flowood, 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 Flowood, 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 Flowood, 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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