Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Dakota

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 Assistant, Long Term Care - PT - Rotating Shifts

  • Tyndall, SD
  • 17 days ago
  • Tyndall, SD
  • 17 days ago

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Food Service Assistant/Trayline/Kitchen - Part Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Market Grille Cook

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a...

Crew Member - Urgently Hiring

  • Brookings, SD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 11 hours ago

Taco Bell - Brookings is looking for a full time or part time crew member to join our team in Brookings, SD. As a Taco Bell - Brookings crew member, you can be the smiling face that greets and...

Retrieve and transport dirty tableware to dishwashing area Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner What are we looking for?...

Lead Food Service Assistant - PRN - Part-time

  • De Smet, SD
  • 11 hours ago
  • De Smet, SD
  • 11 hours ago

p style="text-align:left"bSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Dishwasher - Now Hiring

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 hours ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Cook - Canton Medical Center - PRN - Full-time

  • Canton, SD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Canton, SD
  • 12 hours ago

Careers With Purpose With 46 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations across the United States, Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society have many patients, residents, staff, and...

Dishwasher - Now Hiring

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

Rivage Oak Kitchen - Assistant General M...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Sioux Falls, SD Management Rivage Oak Kitchen - Assistant General Manager Rivage Oak Kitchen - Assistant General Manager Duchess Investments LLC Posted/Updated: Today Job Description RIVAGE OAK...

Prep Cook- Wild Sage Kitchen and Cocktai...

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Rapid City, SD Restaurant / Food / Cook Prep Cook- Wild Sage Kitchen and Cocktails Prep Cook- Wild Sage Kitchen and Cocktails Wild Sage Kitchen and Cocktails Rapid City, SD Posted/Updated: 4 days...

Food Service Worker - Immediate Openings

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Location: SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY - 54665002 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays morning and afternoon/evening shifts. More details will be provided during the...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight Weekends)

  • Hermosa, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Hermosa, SD
  • 1 day ago

Operates dishwashing and kitchen equipment safely....

Food Service Worker

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY - 54665002 Location ID: 54665002 Food Service Worker Location: SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY - 54665002 Workdays/shifts :...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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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 Dakota

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 Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 South Dakota
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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