Kitchen Staff Jobs in Springfield, MO

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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Baker, Restaurant/Food Service

  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 hours ago

Join to apply for the Baker role at Einstein Bros Bagels 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Baker role at Einstein Bros Bagels Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast...

Grill Cook (Full And Part Time)

  • Springfield, MO (1 mile from Springfield, MO)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Springfield, MO (1 mile from Springfield, MO)
  • 13 hours ago

Location: Missouri State University We are hiring immediately for full and part time GRILL COOK positions. Address : Missouri State University-901 South National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897 Note:...

Banquet Cook

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM") At OHM, we are: A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions...

Dishwasher

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

Dishwashing: Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand. Scrape food from dirty dishes and either wash them by hand or place them in racks or on a conveyor for the dishwashing machine....

Breakfast/Banquet Cook

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM") At OHM, we are: A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions...

Dinner Cook

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are proudly managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC ("OHM") At OHM, we are: A forward-thinking (and growing) company offering opportunities to engage your passions...

Dishwasher - Battlefield Chili's

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day 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

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

Text "HIREME" to 30437 to apply now! By texting HIREME to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Outback Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Prep Cook

  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 2 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...

Food Service - Food Service Cook

  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 days ago

Assists with dishwashing as necessary. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment....

Baker

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and weve been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Cook-WORK TODAY, PAID TOMORROW

  • Marshfield, MO (23 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marshfield, MO (23 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious menu items Trying to beat your...

Cook

  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can't hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you'll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic...

Crew Member

  • Rogersville, MO (12 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rogersville, MO (12 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 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...

Crew Member-WORK TODAY, PAID TOMORROW

  • Marshfield, MO (23 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marshfield, MO (23 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member - which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard - your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by:...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Springfield, MO

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 Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO
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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