Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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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Square 22 Restaurant & Bar

Line Cook

Join Our Team as a Polished Dining Line Cook! Looking for a change to a smaller, private facility? Are you looking to have every Sunday off, paid vacations, and health care? Are you ready to use...

Urban Kitchen and Deli

Line Cook

Urban Kitchen & Deli is a vibrant establishment that combines an American-style kitchen with a deli, offering a unique blend of local specialties and authentic Egyptian cuisine. The focus is on...

Baker

  • Fairlawn, OH (23 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairlawn, OH (23 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing scratch baked goods. Assist in maintaining Bakery backroom, cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries....

Prep Cook

  • Beachwood, OH (9 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Beachwood, OH (9 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome Hiring Immediately We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret...

Cook

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 12 hours ago

COOK CLEVELAND, OH Metz Culinary Management at Ursuline College is looking for hard working, timely, and proud of their work employees to add to our staff. We are hiring both Full and Part Time...

Prep Cook (Line Cook) - Urgently Hiring

  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 hours ago

Dave & Buster's - Cleveland is looking for a full time or part time line cook/prep cook to start immediately in Westlake, OH. Line cooks/prep cooks prepare the signature, quality food Dave &...

Deck Oven Baker

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 12 hours ago

Deck Oven Baker CLEVELAND, OH Order: 240834 Order Type : Direct Hire 3rd Shift Deck Oven Baker A family-owned wholesale artisan bread bakery serving restaurants and grocers across Metro Cleveland...

Line Cook - Full-time / Part-time

  • Peninsula, OH (19 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Peninsula, OH (19 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 13 hours ago

Line/Prep Cook Department: Department of Great Taste Reports To: Restaurant Management Team FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Types: Full-time, Part-time We are always seeking motivated Line Cooks to join our...

Line Cook

  • Brooklyn, OH (4 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, OH (4 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 13 hours ago

At Carrabba's Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel. We provide...

Restaurant Crew Member - Now Hiring

  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Hourly Rate: $14.00/hour + Tips Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams...

Shake Shack Crew Member - Now Hiring

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 14 hours ago

Hourly Rate: $14.00/hour + Tips Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams...

Cook - Full-time

  • Sheffield Lake, OH (21 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sheffield Lake, OH (21 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours 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....

Prep Cook - Full-time

  • Mentor, OH (22 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mentor, OH (22 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, is to allow your BOLD personality to...

Cook

  • Highland Heights, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Highland Heights, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Come join OUR Denny's TEAM!! We are hiring Cooks! Whether you are looking for a Career or just some extra cash we are open to that!' What's in it for you: Competitive pay Flexible schedule Career...

Dishwasher

  • Fairlawn, OH (23 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fairlawn, OH (23 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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 Cleveland, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Cleveland, OH
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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