Kitchen Staff Jobs in Knightdale, 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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Kenly 95 Petro

Experienced Line Cook

Iron Skillet at Kenly 95 Petro is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to...

Dishwasher (Full Time)

  • Durham, NC (23 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (23 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 9 hours 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...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Pay: $10 to $15/hr + tips Jason's Deli is a family-owned business that has been enjoyed by its communities since 1976. At Jason's Deli, we work hard to ensure that our employees are rewarded with...

Food Services Associate (Dishwasher)

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: This position is...

Deli Clerk PT

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Overview To provide excellent guest service through deli department activities. Pay starts at $15 / hour Responsibilities Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests....

Kitchen Steward

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Hotel: Raleigh Durham Embassy Suites 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513 Kitchen Steward Part time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats in it...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Deli Clerk PT 2pm-10pm including weekends

  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Overview To provide excellent guest service through deli department activities. Pay starts at $15 / hour Responsibilities Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests....

Cook

  • Creedmoor, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Creedmoor, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 2 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...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Relief Cook

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Meat Clerk

  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ 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...

Dishwasher

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Text "BonefishWay" to 30437 to apply now! By texting BonefishWay to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Bonefish Grill. Text HELP for help or .......

Food Service Worker / Utility Worker

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

This position also utilizes a variety of food preparation utensils and machines in preparing food....

Dishwasher

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Dishwashing is an integral part of this position. Cleanliness: Provides clean, sparkling silverware and dishes to the guest....

Demographic Data for Knightdale, NC

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Knightdale, 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 Knightdale, NC 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 Knightdale, 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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