Kitchen Staff Jobs in Montana

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 Specialist Billings MT

  • Billings, MT
  • 22 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 22 days ago

Store 2746470: 1212 Mullowney Lane, Billings, Montana 59101 Availability - Shift/Days Day Shift - All Days Food Service Specialist We want you to join our team as a Food Service Specialist. This...

Sous Chef

  • Missoula, MT
  • 23 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 23 days ago

Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating. Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards....

Seeking PASTRY CHEF for The Camino

  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 hours ago

Seeking a skilled pastry chef for modern Mexican restaurant (The Camino) in the downtown Missoula Mercantile building. We are a scratch kitchen that loves to experiment, create, and produce...

Cook

  • Billings, MT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 17 hours ago

, Restaurant / Food / Cook Cook Cook Sky Dine, Inc. Billings, MT 59105 Posted/Updated: 2 days ago Job Description Cook - Billings-Logan International Airport Passionate about creating exceptional...

Seafood Crew Member

  • West Glacier, MT
  • 17 hours ago
  • West Glacier, MT
  • 17 hours ago

Location: 3955 Route 31 Liverpool, NY 13090 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).Shifts end as late as 8pm Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older...

Cook

  • Helena, MT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 17 hours ago

Local restaurants needing additional COOKS to feed the community! We're looking for service industry superheroes to save the day TODAY, read on:-Prepare and cook food orders-Previous food service...

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Billings, MT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 18 hours ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Montana, Billings 100 North 24th Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around...

Cook/Chef

  • Hardin, MT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hardin, MT
  • 18 hours ago

Cook/Chef OUTLAWS CAFE & CASINO LLC 316 north center ave. compensation: 20.00 per hour with lodging if qualified employment type: job title: Chef/Cook Outlaws Cafe & Casino In Hardin is seeking an...

Full-Time Cook

  • Billings, MT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 19 hours ago

Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events. Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations....

Dishwasher - Helena-Chilis

  • Helena, MT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 19 hours 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...

Chef de Partie, Pastry

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago

staff as per menu requirements....

Chef de Cuisine

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago

Chef de Cuisine (13199) At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests' stay to bring...

Demi Chef de Partie, Pastry

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 23 hours ago

staff as per menu requirements....

Line Cook

  • Missoula, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 1 day ago

As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in food preparation and presentation, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and consistency....

Sous Chef, Mint Cafe & Bar

  • Belgrade, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Belgrade, MT
  • 1 day ago

This is a leadership position in our restaurant, and involves assisting the Chef De Cuisine in daily cooking and food preparation, overseeing the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant, as...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Montana

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 Montana 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 Montana
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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