Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tupelo, 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 - Flexible Schedule

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 4 days ago

Food Service Worker Location: ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - FULTON CAMPUS - 94205001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during...

Food Service Worker

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 5 days ago

Location Name: ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - FULTON CAMPUS - 94205001 Location ID: 94205001 Food Service Worker Location: ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - FULTON CAMPUS - 94205001 Workdays/shifts :...

Dishwasher (Temporary)

  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 7 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Prep Cook

  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Albany, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 10 days ago

and manager directions; Prepares food of consistent quality with recipe cards and production and portion standards; Cleans and sanitizes station at beginning and end of shift which may include light dishwashing...

Dishwasher - Tupelo Chilis

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 10 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook - Tupelo Chili's

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Dishwasher - Tupelo Chili's

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook Cook

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Cook Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Fulton, MS Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews # 29190986...

Cashier/Food Service Worker Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Fulton, MS Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See...

Grill Cook Grill Cook

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Grill Cook Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Fulton, MS Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews #...

Utility Worker Utility Worker

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Utility Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Fulton, MS Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews #...

Food Service Worker Food Service Worker

  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fulton, MS (22 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 11 days ago

Food Service Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Fulton, MS Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all...

Crew Member

  • Okolona, MS (18 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Okolona, MS (18 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Cook

  • Okolona, MS (18 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Okolona, MS (18 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago

Cook tasks in the restaurant may include: Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards Food preparation and portioning Cooking on the grill Operating the fry station Dressing...

Crew Member/ Restaurant Staff

  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nettleton, MS (14 miles from Tupelo, MS)
  • 14 days ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC...

Demographic Data for Tupelo, MS

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tupelo, 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 Tupelo, MS 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 Tupelo, 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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