Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rutherfordton, 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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Line Cook

  • Landrum, SC (18 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Landrum, SC (18 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 8 hours ago

Line Cook 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...

Crew Member

  • Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 hours ago

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN! Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the Gusmo,...

Crew Member - Dunkin

  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 2 days ago

HOURLY WAGE UP TO $17.50 Crew Member You are applying for work with a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts, not Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Dunkin' Donuts or any of their affiliates. Any information you submit...

Dietary Cook

  • Boiling Springs, SC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, SC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Cook Wesley Court Assisted Living Community Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary...

Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

  • Black Mountain, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Black Mountain, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Assists with supervision kitchen staff that assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Boiling Springs, SC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, SC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Libertas Academy - 300 Rainbow Lake Road, Boiling Springs, South Carolina 29316. Note: online...

Banquet Dishwasher

  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Support the Team : Collaborate with banquet and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of clean items....

Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Fairview, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairview, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Relief Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The Relief Kitchen Helper...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Req ID: 462460 Address: 3308 Hwy 226 S. Marion, NC, 28752 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Spartanburg, SC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 13 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location: Spartanburg Regional Medical Center - 101 East Wood Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303. Note: online applications...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Campobello, SC (16 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Campobello, SC (16 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 18 days ago

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME) Compass Group life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan United States, South Carolina, Campobello Jun 07, 2025 Chartwells K12 We are hiring immediately...

Dishwasher

  • Flat Rock, NC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Flat Rock, NC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 19 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Cook

  • Flat Rock, NC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Flat Rock, NC (20 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 19 days ago

In this role, you will use Cracker Barrels recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites....

Dishwasher

  • Columbus, NC (7 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbus, NC (7 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Overview No Experience Required! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition...

Crew Member

  • Forest City, NC (9 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Forest City, NC (9 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
  • 21 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Demographic Data for Rutherfordton, NC

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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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 Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Rutherfordton, 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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