Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Carolina

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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167 Hospitality Group

Line Cook

167 Hospitality Group is seeking a Expediter/Line Cook for 167 Raw Oyster Bar. This is a full service restaurant in Downtown Charleston. 167 Raw Oyster Bar 193 King Street Charleston, SC ‍ 167 Raw...

Bluebird Kitchen Cook PT

  • Batesburg, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Batesburg, SC
  • 19 days ago

To produce all assigned menu items efficiently and consistently while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques of Kjs and the Bluebird Kitchen. Come grow with grocery at Kjs Market!...

AM Kitchen Helper

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The AM Kitchen Helper works...

Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 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...

Cashier (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Greenville, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 18 days ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Cashier (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Cook (Full-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our...

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 9 days ago

As the team at Zaxby's expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxby's is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and experience great food....

Cook

  • Florence, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 2 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Utility Worker

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Location Name: GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 10356001 Location ID: 10356001 Utility Worker Location: GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 10356001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Grill Cook, Part-Time (Wofford College)

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Grill Cook at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has...

Food Service Worker, Part-Time (Wofford College)

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Food Service Worker at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Founded in 1960, AVI...

Cook, Part-Time (Wofford College)

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved...

Sous Chef - Columbia, SC

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 12 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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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 South Carolina

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 South Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in South Carolina
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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