Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clarksville, TN

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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Cook

  • Pembroke, KY (18 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pembroke, KY (18 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Clarksville 2821 B Wilma Rudolph Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 1 day 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...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Restaurant Crewmember

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $15.5 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 team....

Cook

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Fuel the well-being of seniors as a Dietary Cook in our vibrant senior living community. Join our culinary team, where your passion for creating delicious & nutritious meals will contribute to the...

Cook

  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Cooks menu items including special diet entrees. Adjusts recipes for cooking larger or smaller yields. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 6 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....

Pizza Maker/Crew Member(01420)

  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Team Murph began in 1987 in San Marcos, Texas. Over the years, it has grown significantly, expanding across Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, and proudly serving communities and...

Kitchen Utility Worker

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 16 days ago

preparation as assigned and work as part of the Food Services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen....

Food Service Worker

  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY (12 miles from Clarksville, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Performs a variety of tasks having several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations in a kitchen or dining area following established procedures., Sets up cafeteria...

Dishwasher

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 18 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

Crew Member

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Why Wendy's Crew employees provide a level of customer service that exceeds our customer's expectations. This includes making and serving great tasting products in a friendly and courteous...

K-Kitchen Team Member MUST BE FLEXIBLE

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Store 4703702: 601 Tiny Town Rd, Clarksville, Tennessee 37042 Availability - Shift/Days Day Shift - Evenings Shift The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties,...

Restaurant Crew

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

APPLY HERE! This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Jack in the...

Demographic Data for Clarksville, TN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Clarksville, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Clarksville, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 Clarksville, TN
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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