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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Cheese Steward PT

  • Lowes Foods
  • Johns Island, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Johns Island, SC
  • 8 days ago

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay (get paid weekly or opt in Daily Pay!), flexible schedules, and...

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Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift

  • Raising Cane's
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 12 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 15.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Cook - Closing Shift

  • Raising Cane's
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 15.00 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

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Food Service Specialist IV (#012101) Perry Correctional Institution, Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3

  • State of South Carolina
  • Greenville, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates all inmate Food Service employees. Trains and instructs all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties....

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Food Service Specialist IV (#012710) Kirkland Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

  • State of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees. Trains and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties. Supervises...

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Food Service Specialist IV (#015791) Allendale Correctional Inst., Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2

  • State of South Carolina
  • Allendale, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Allendale, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Interviews, hires, evaluates and terminates inmate food service employees. Trains and instruct all employees, i.e., cooks, bakers, kitchen and dining help in all phases of their duties. Supervises...

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Food Service Worker

  • Sodexo
  • Aiken, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 14 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: USA Aiken - 44191001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

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Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Greenville, SC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 15 hours ago

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

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Kitchen Team Member Part Time

  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Piedmont, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Piedmont, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30...

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Quaker Steak & Lube Dishwasher

  • Travel Centers Of America
  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 hours ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

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Team/Crew Member

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Anderson, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 1 day ago

preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Report...

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Baker

  • Dunkin'
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Flexible scheduling to meet your needs Paid on the job training provided Growth potential we promote from within Free meals and employee discounts Medical benefits and 401k with employer...

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Crew Member

  • Dunkin'
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for Crew Members to join our Dunkin' team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and...

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Dishwasher

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth...

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Back of House Kitchen Team Member

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • 1 day ago

Thank you for your interest in working with Chick-fil-A! When you join the team at Travelers Rest/Cherrydale, you can expect a culture of care and a leadership team who wants you to succeed! In...

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Demographic Data for South Carolina

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


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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
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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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