Kitchen Staff Jobs in Leland, 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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Dishwasher

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Dishwasher at Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

Bennys Big Time Pizzeria is what the name suggests - big, fun, tasty, and Italian. Benny's is a busy place, busy because pizza makes people happy. Not just our guests, but our team as well. Good...

Sous Chef

  • Wrightsville Beach, NC (17 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC (17 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Supervise Kitchen Staff: Oversee the daily activities of kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback....

Deli Team Member

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 3 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Hiring Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Prep Cooks -Wrightsville Beach

  • Wrightsville Beach, NC (17 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC (17 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 4 days ago

New restaurant opening 'La Duna Paradiso' is searching for experienced Cooks and Dishwashers with open availability. Work to prepare elevated Italian, Mediterranean and Beach cuisine while...

Food Service Worker

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 5 days ago

preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items...

Crew Member

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Crew Member Wendy's 2 days ago No matter what you're looking for, chances are you'll find it at Wendy's. We're a team at Wendy's and the strength of our employees continues to be the hallmark of...

Kitchen Team Member- Cook

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Kitchen Team Member- Cook Buffalo Wild Wings 2 days ago KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER/COOK Know what it's like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it's like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings....

Cake Baker

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 6 days ago

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Baker is at the heart of it all. Dedicated to perfecting the craft, you see beauty in raw ingredients and strive for consistency when you make our guests favorite...

Cook

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices. Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently....

Cook

  • Carolina Beach, NC (18 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Carolina Beach, NC (18 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Experience with food preparation and handling. Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred....

Part-Time Utility Worker/Dishwasher - $15/hr

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 11 days ago

When you work at Porters Neck Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Kempton at Brightmore - 2298 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. Schedule:...

Cook

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Chance Hospitality Inc, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our Golden Corral team! The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC (7 miles from Leland, NC)
  • 13 days ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and...

Demographic Data for Leland, NC

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Leland, 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 Leland, 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 Leland, 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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