Kitchen Staff Jobs in Crete, NE

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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Noodles Restaurant Cook

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 1 day ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

Baker

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Daytime Shifts - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 4 days ago

Banquet Sous Chef The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in search of a talented and driven leader as our next Banquet Sous Chef. This key role on our culinary team will have lead the banquets...

Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up

  • Crete, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Crete, NE
  • 5 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK: Hiring starting at 15 years old Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Crete, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Crete, NE
  • 5 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can...

Cook

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 5 days ago

At least two years of experience in a commercial kitchen setting and knowledge of food preparation,meal service, nutrition, safety and sanitation protocols....

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location: Zoetis - 601 West Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full...

Vic's Pizza Now Hiring Part Time Evening Dishwasher

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago

Vic's Pizza, located at 8340 GlynOaks Drive in Southeast Lincoln, is now actively hiring a part time evening dishwasher to help with their busy restaurant. This will be 2-3 shifts per week....

Nutrition Services, Food Service Worker, Regular and Itinerant, 2025-26

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 6 days ago

Nutrition Services – Food Service Worker - 2025-2026 School Year Accepting applications for regular and itinerant food service positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions will begin August...

AM Cook

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 7 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Cook to prepare breakfast, including eggs to order, for our residents and their guests. The AM Cook works collectively with...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Lincoln, NE (21 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (21 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Zoetis - 601 West Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Culinary Assistant (Dish Washer) - Full Time

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago

EXPERIENCE: Six months of experience in sanitation work in health care or food preparation facility preferred....

Prep Cook

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary:To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and...

Line Cook

  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (20 miles from Crete, NE)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Crete, NE

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 Crete, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Crete, NE
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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