Kitchen Staff Jobs in Portland, OR

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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Dishwasher

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 hours ago

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with...

Steward

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago

Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range : $26.25 to $26.25 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1450539. The...

Food Service Utility (Full Time)

  • Vancouver, WA (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago

Requirement : 2 years of previous dishwashing experience is preferred. Perks: Free shift meals and uniforms! Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour....

Cook

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 hours ago

Overview As a cook, you dont just prepare food, you create a memorable experience for others. Whether youre cooking for patients, cafeteria guests or catered events, you help to make life better...

BOH-PT, Join our team!

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

BOH-PT, Join our team! Tight Tacos Authentic Street Taquero tighttacos KITCHEN PART-TIME 16.5-17/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Greetings! Our summer team is slowly exiting and we're hiring! We have two...

Line Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Line Cook Norah Alberta norahpdx KITCHEN FULL-TIME 20/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Norah is a vegan pan-Asian restaurant located on NE Alberta. We are a BIPOC and women-owned establishment and pride...

Dishwasher

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Dishwasher The Town Club thetownclub KITCHEN PART-TIME 20-22/HR PORTLAND Part time dishwasher needed for Wednesday -Friday evening, some Saturdays when we have events Part time dishwasher needed...

Line Cook - Sandwich Artist

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Line Cook - Sandwich Artist Le Petit Cafe NW lepetitcafepdx KITCHEN PART-TIME 18-20/HR PORTLAND $18-$20/hr + tips (based on experience) Le Petit Caf NW is looking for a part-time Line Cook to join...

Crew Member

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Everyone on our team is cross-trained to handle all positions, including prep work, the pizza line, managing the ovens, expo duties, and dishwashing....

Line and Prep Cook fast paced small restaurant in Multnomah Village!

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Line and Prep Cook fast paced small restaurant in Multnomah Village! Zinc Bistro & Bar zincpdx KITCHEN PART-TIME + TIPS PORTLAND Fast paced 14 tables, Salads, pasta, pork chops, Steak Fish a must...

AM Line Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

AM Line Cook Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails eempdx KITCHEN FULL-TIME + TIPS PORTLAND $30+/hour including tips! Texas BBQ & Thai cooking! EEM, a Thai BBQ restaurant by Earl Ninsom (Paa Dee, Langbaan,...

LINECOOK/Prep Cook ($25-$27 includes Tips)

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

LINECOOK/Prep Cook ($25-$27 includes Tips) Kati Portland katiportland KITCHEN PART-TIME 17/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Job Opportunity at Kati Vegan/Vegetarian Thai Restaurant Kati, a Vegan/Vegetarian Thai...

Line Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Line Cook Virginia Cafe virginiacafepdx KITCHEN PART-TIME 18/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Part time cook We are hiring a cook who can work as a team with the bartender on duty. We are a small operation, but...

Line Cook $25-$27/HR

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

LINE COOK $25-$27/HR Silk Road silkroadpdx KITCHEN PART-TIME 25-27/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Silk Road, in the vibrant Pearl District, is rapidly growing, and we're excited to wee a motivated and...

Brunch Line & Prep Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Brunch Line & Prep Cook Broder Cafe View Business Details KITCHEN FULL-TIME 19/HR PORTLAND Broder Cafe on SE Clinton St in Portland is seeking an experienced line cook for full time (4-5 shifts a...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Portland, OR

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 Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
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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