Kitchen Staff Jobs in Statesville, 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

  • North Wilkesboro, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Wilkesboro, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 6 hours ago

Location Name: WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 29702003 Location ID: 29702003 Food Service Worker Location: WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 29702003 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Line Cook

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Line CookLine Cook Range: $15.30-$18.45 Red Robin isnt your typical burger restaurant. Were a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun! Line Cook :...

Lead Cook

  • Statesville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Lead Cook Overview Experienced Assisted Living Lead Cook Opportunity! Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Grow your career...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Statesville, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 461111 Address: 229 Mocksville Highway Suite A Statesville, NC, 28625 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible...

Part Time Meat Clerk

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 9 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...

Dishwasher

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Text “BACON” to 25000 to schedule an interview! Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people....

Cook

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Text “BACON” to 25000 to schedule an interview! Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people....

Line Cook - Mooresville Chilis

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Baker

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Baker has the important responsibility of preparing yeast rolls,...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Our franchise organization, Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 12 days ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members...

Biscuit Maker 4am-11:30am

  • Jonesville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jonesville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 13 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Line Cook - Mooresville Chili's

  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (23 miles from Statesville, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cashier (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Statesville, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 19 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Statesville, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 19 days ago

preparation and cooking equipment Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs Prepare and cook food items according to company standards Accurately assemble...

Demographic Data for Statesville, NC

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Statesville, 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 Statesville, 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 Statesville, 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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