Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest Hills, 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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Deli Cook

  • Antioch, TN (9 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Antioch, TN (9 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 2 days ago

staff with our Dining & Events team in Franklin, TN for our Corporate Chefs division....

Banquet Cook 1

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 3 hours ago

Location Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashvilles vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel...

F&B Outlet Cook 2 - In Room Dining

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 3 hours ago

Location Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashvilles vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel...

Cociner de linia / line cook

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 10 hours ago

El Nashville tractor esta buscando un cosinero de linia oh cosinera.. con ganas de trabajar y reaponsable.. con experiensa oh sin experiensa.. solo que sea puntable y que haga kaso.. se hacen...

Yolan (PM) Server Assistant

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 13 hours ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Hendersonville, TN (22 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (22 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 18 hours 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....

Grill Cook

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Deli Clerk

  • Mount Juliet, TN (23 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (23 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Introduction If you'd be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cooks/Prep Cooks/Dishwashers Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While were Premium, Polished and Professional, were also Cool (known...

Host/Hostess/Server Assistant

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

SERVER ASSISTANTS (HOSTS) Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While were Premium, Polished and Professional, were also Cool (known as 3...

Server Assistant - The Harpeth Hotel

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

THE HARPETH HOTEL The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the heart of Historic Franklin, just minutes from Nashville. Situated in the cornerstone of Franklin,...

Cook II

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Listing: Cook II at Music City Center At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans,...

Dietary Aide / Cook - Nashville TN

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

JOB TITLE : Dietary - Full Time LOCATION : Nashville TN (Detox Facility) SCHEDULE : 2nd and 3rd Shift including weekends / holidays SUMMARY Directs and coordinates food service and housekeeping...

Breakfast Cook

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal 2 Terminal Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Hotel with 298 Rooms Managed By Chartwell Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Sandwich Maker

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Forest Hills, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details We are looking for a LEGENDARY deli cook to join the team @ FatBelly! We are a hands on, service forward restaurant specializing in making and...

Demographic Data for Forest Hills, TN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Forest Hills, TN

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 Forest Hills, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Forest Hills, 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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