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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Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Greenville, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 30+ days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Dishwasher

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Dishwasher

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Clean food preparation areas, facilities or equipment. Execute proper sanitation practices and safety procedures Place clean dishes, utensils or cooking equipment in storage areas....

Food Service Worker

  • Darlington, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Darlington, SC
  • 5 hours ago

We are hiring for Substitute Food Service Workers in Darlington County School District. Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now its your turn! Substitutes...

Broiler Cook - Marbled & Fin

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Marbled & Fin is hiring experienced and passionate Broiler Cooks! Marbled & Fin in downtown Charleston, is locally owned and operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Delaney Oyster House,...

Line Cook - The James Next Day Pay!"

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago

WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW! *** -----NEXT DAY PAY---- After a day of work, receive your pay the next day! We are looking for full- time Line Cooks who want to join a team of true hospitality...

Dishwasher - Marbled & Fin - Fine Dining

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Marbled & Fin is hiring Dishwashers/Porters! Marbled & Fin in downtown Charleston, is locally owned and operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, and The...

Chef de Cuisine (CDC) - Marbled & Fin

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Marbled & Fin is hiring an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine! Marbled & Fin, in downtown Charleston, is locally owned and operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Delaney Oyster...

Sous Chef - The James (James Island)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 hours ago

The James American Grill is in search of a motivated Sous Chef! The James is a neighborhood restaurant offering traditional American fare in the heart of James Island in Charleston, SC. With an...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Bluffton, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bluffton, SC
  • 8 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center - 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Note: online applications accepted...

Grill Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time GRILL COOK position. Location : Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center - 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Note: online...

Part Time Baker

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 8 hours ago

This is a part time position. Responsible for baking products according to standards and processing/packaging/stocking Fresh Foods products according to Fresh Foods Standards, cleaning work areas,...

Cook (Part Time)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions. Location : Trident Medical Center - 9330 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part...

Senior Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 8 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time SENIOR COOK position. Location : Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center - 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Note: online...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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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
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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
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
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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