Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oregon

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

  • Astoria, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Astoria, OR
  • 7 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Utility Worker - 2335028

  • Portland, OR
  • moments ago
  • Portland, OR
  • moments ago

Job Description: Pay Wage: $25/hr Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm -11:30pm, and occasional Saturdays What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create...

Dishwasher - Moda Center

  • Portland, OR
  • moments ago
  • Portland, OR
  • moments ago

preparation for events as needed Ensure compliance with food safety regulations Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas in compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements Ensure compliance with...

Deli Baker

  • Wasco, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wasco, OR
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.05 - $18.18 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time Seasonal

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 hour ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Cook (evening and day shifts and full- time available) at Providence Portland Medical Center Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: Free, convenient,...

Cook

  • Sandy, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sandy, OR
  • 7 hours ago

preparation (when needed) Prepare, cook, serve meals independently Taking care of the dishwasher duties Strong culinary background Creative side for our clientele...

Line Cook - New Pelican Brewing Opening Soon in Rockaway!

  • Rockaway, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rockaway, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Were cooking up something exciting in Rockaway Beach and were looking for hourly Cooks to join the opening team at our brand-new Tap Room! If you have kitchen experience, a great work ethic, and a...

Join the BoH team at Farmers Union Coffee Roasters

  • Eugene, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Farmers Union Coffee Roasters is looking for the right individual for a back of house position! We are Eugene's newest coffee roastery. We feature single origin coffees from small coffee farms all...

Nighttime Line Cook at BOSA Food & Drink

  • Bend, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 7 hours ago

BOSA Food & Drink is looking for an experienced, motivated and dedicated individual to join our amazing kitchen team. Our menu is seasonally driven with local pacific northwest products taking the...

Chef de Cuisine - located in Ashland

  • Ashland, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ashland, OR
  • 7 hours ago

staff, while working with them on the line or expo Manage food costs, monthly inventory, and supplier relationships Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety Help management and...

Mazama High School Assistant Cook

  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Employees in this position need to have skills which include ability to communicate and work effectively with fellow workers, knowledge of related food preparation duties, professionalism, organization...

Brixner Jr. High School Assistant Cook

  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Employees in this position need to have skills which include ability to communicate and work effectively with fellow workers, knowledge of related food preparation duties, professionalism, organization...

Cook's Assistant - Madras Elementary School

  • Madras, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Madras, OR
  • 7 hours ago

The Cooks Helper needs to have skills which include the ability to communicate and work effectively with fellow workers, knowledge of related food preparation duties, professionalism, organization,...

Line Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 hours ago

$21.00 / Hour Full-Time Full Benefits Set Schedules Career Growth Opportunities Free Monthly TriMet Pass or Free Employee Parking Hiring Immediately! SSP America is a leader in the food travel...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon 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 Oregon
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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