Kitchen Staff Jobs in Spindale, 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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Cook

  • Forest City, NC (4 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Forest City, NC (4 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Cooks have the option to explore exciting...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Marion, NC (17 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marion, NC (17 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

Cook

  • Boiling Springs, SC (22 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, SC (22 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 13 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...

Crew Member

  • Boiling Springs, SC (22 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, SC (22 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 13 days 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 Chili Cheese Coney, the SONIC...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Landrum, SC (24 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Landrum, SC (24 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 22 days ago

Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other smallware items to the proper areas. Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards....

Crew Member

  • Forest City, NC (4 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Forest City, NC (4 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Crew Member Position In a world full of quick service options, Arby's is seeking to be different and better. We want to be different for our customers and different for our employees. When you...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Marion, NC (17 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Marion, NC (17 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 28 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Restaurant Crew

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

APPLY HERE! This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Jack in the...

Cook

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and...

Dishwasher

  • Columbus, NC (13 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, NC (13 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ 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...

Dishwasher

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

NOW HIRING FULL TIME & PART TIME DISHWASHER / DISH MACHINE OPERATORS Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar/Thrive Restaurant Group is looking for the next team member to join our team and help love...

Line Cook

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

NOW HIRING FULL TIME & PART TIME COOK / KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER'S Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar/Thrive Restaurant Group is looking for the next team member to join our team and help love people...

Utility Worker

  • Mooresboro, NC (13 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mooresboro, NC (13 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

BHI Energy is currently looking for a Utility worker at the Cliffside Steam Station, located in Mooresboro, NC. This is a long term, local hire position and does not pay per-diem or any relocation...

Dishwasher

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

Line Cook

  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelby, NC (16 miles from Spindale, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Spindale, 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 Spindale, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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