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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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Gresham, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads. Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes....

Dishwasher

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Dishwasher Portland, OR, USA Req #13955 Sunday, March 16, 2025 ETHIC Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the...

Sous Chef

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Sous Chef Portland, OR, USA Req #14193 Sunday, March 16, 2025 ETHIC Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the...

Line Cook

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago

preparation, and presentation....

Barista/Sandwich maker

  • Portland, OR
  • 11 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 11 hours ago

Barista/Sandwich maker (SW Portland) Park Ave Cafe 1535 SW Park Ave compensation: Competitive hourly wage employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Barista/Sandwich maker Barista and...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 12 hours ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Food & Beverage - Dish Machine Operator

  • Florence, OR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Florence, OR
  • 16 hours ago

Description The Dish Machine Operator (DMO) is responsible for efficiently collecting, cleaning and sanitizing all service dishware, utensils, and equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND...

Production Baker Lead (Swing Shift)

  • Portland, OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 18 hours ago

Do you have a desire to develop artisan bakery skills? Would you like to make a career out of baking hand-crafted breads from the highest quality ingredients? Grand Central Bakery is seeking...

Cook 2 Pool 2024/2025

  • Bend, OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 18 hours ago

Student Worker Instruction (10%) Instruct student workers in food preparation methods, safety protocols, and kitchen procedures....

Cook Position! No Late Night Schedule!

  • Gresham, OR
  • 19 hours ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 19 hours ago

MORE THAN JUST A JOB. WE OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW! Come join an awesome team! We strive to maintain a care-centered culture that begins with caring for you in the same way we care for our...

Cook

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 1 day ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school graduate or equivalent One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities...

Full-Time Prep Cook/Baker (No nights or weekends! Great benefits!)

  • Powell Butte, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Powell Butte, OR
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Pastry Cook! Are you passionate about baking and ready to elevate your culinary career? As a Pastry Cook with Tres LA Group, youll be a key player in our kitchen, crafting...

Part-Time Line Cook - Il Solito

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment....

Ships Assistant Cook - 2025 Relief Pool

  • Newport, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport, OR
  • 1 day ago

Cleans storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, and associated food preparation equipment. Washes dishes, pots, and utensils....

Academic Wage-Hourly: 2025 Taani Relief Chief Cook

  • Newport, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport, OR
  • 1 day ago

Trains staff in food preparation, clean-up, linen supply, and steward supply functions....

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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
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

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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