Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waynesville, 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

  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking to add an cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Cherokee, NC location for our corrections division....

Restaurant Cook

  • Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

The incumbent will be responsible for proper food preparation, handling, and storage....

Kitchen Manager

  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do: Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising kitchen staff; scheduling shifts; and addressing performance issues....

Hotel Restaurant Cook

  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Hotel Restaurant Cook Full-Time Variable Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg, TN A property of: Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. Posted about 11 hours ago SHARE THIS JOB Join our Team as a Cook at Hotel Indigo -...

Full Time - Line Cook - Ole Red Gatlinburg

  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures according to proper sanitation standards, as needed. Notify leadership of equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately....

Prep Cook - Jason Aldean's, Gatlinburg

  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Maintains sufficient back-up par levels - Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and side work according to prep lists - Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each...

Dishwasher - Jason Aldean's, Gatlinburg

  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

It is essential that the dishwasher maintain the dishwashing station in a pristine and safe manner....

Kitchen/Grill/Cook

  • Canton, NC (13 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canton, NC (13 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Now hiring kitchen help for all shifts. Job duties include cooking product, prepping product and sandwich assembly. Pay is based on experience and availability. Up to $13 an hour. We offer:...

Brio-Cook Brio- Cherokee

  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Description When you walk into one of our restaurants, you are met with a warm smile and the promise of an amazing Italian meal! Our menu features fresh, prepared-to-order classic dishes from...

Brio-Dishwasher Brio- Cherokee

  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

The Dishwasher provides assistance to the kitchen staff in maintaining the smooth operation of guest service in the restaurant....

Brio-Prep Cook Brio- Cherokee

  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Description When you walk into one of our restaurants, you are met with a warm smile and the promise of an amazing Italian meal! Our menu features fresh, prepared-to-order classic dishes from...

Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Enka, NC (17 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Enka, NC (17 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 11 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...

Country Pride Cook - PT

  • Candler, NC (18 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Candler, NC (18 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Cook Aide

  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cherokee, NC (11 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 days ago

. | | | - Performs some aspects of Food | | | Preparation, Sanitation and | | | storage. | | | - Takes oral and written | | | direction by cooks and/or | | | head cook. | | | - Ability to multi-task...

Food Service Worker (FSW)

  • Cullowhee, NC (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cullowhee, NC (24 miles from Waynesville, NC)
  • 19 days ago

PeopleReady ofAsheville, NC is now hiringFood Service Worker in Cullowhee, NC! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. **As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:** - Next-day...

Demographic Data for Waynesville, NC

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
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 Waynesville, 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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