Kitchen Staff Jobs in Highlands, NC

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 (Full Time)

  • Highlands, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Highlands, NC
  • 21 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: Highlands-Cashiers Hospital 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, North Carolina 28741. Note: online applications...

Cook - Franklin

  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 1 day 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...

PT Cook - Dietary

  • Clayton, GA (15 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, GA (15 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 2 days ago

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Prepare food according to:- Planned menus, established portion control procedures, quantity recipes, and established time schedule- Use food preparation methods that...

Food Service Worker (FSW)

  • Cullowhee, NC (13 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cullowhee, NC (13 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 5 days ago

PeopleReady ofAsheville, NC is now hiringFood Service Worker in Cullowhee, NC! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. **As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:** - Next-day...

Food Service Worker

  • Webster, NC (18 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Webster, NC (18 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Basic cooking and food preparation skills. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and instructions. Strong organizational and time-management skills....

Cook Dillard House F&B

  • Dillard, GA (10 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dillard, GA (10 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Dillard House, a Farm Resort - Dillard, GA Position Type : Full-Time and Part-Time Salary Range : $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Job Category : Restaurant - Food Service...

Cook

  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 11 days ago

About our community We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create...

Dishwasher Dillard House F&B

  • Dillard, GA (10 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dillard, GA (10 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Assist with food preparation when required. Prepare trays and banquet accessories....

Line Cook

  • Salem, SC (16 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Salem, SC (16 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Line Cook From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, southern hospitality and beautiful scenery welcome you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Highlands, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Highlands, NC
  • 14 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...

Dishwasher

  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 17 days ago

Job Details Job Location: High Hampton - Cashiers, NC Position Type: Seasonal/ Full-Time Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Description and Qualifications The dishwasher will be...

Sous Chef

  • Salem, SC (16 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Salem, SC (16 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 19 days ago

SOUS CHEF From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury...

Kitchen Staff - Prep and Line Cooks - Franklin

  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Franklin, NC (14 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 27 days ago

We're looking for cooks who love working the line, preparing and more! Interested in joining our TEAM? We want to talk to you! ***We have Open Interviews Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between...

Sous Chef

  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location: High Hampton - Cashiers, NC Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Any Description and Qualifications The Sous Chef has a leadership role in the...

Line Cook

  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cashiers, NC (6 miles from Highlands, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment, chef, and guest, including final presentation for delivery to guests....

Demographic Data for Highlands, NC

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Highlands, NC

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 Highlands, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Highlands, NC
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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