Kitchen Staff Jobs in Nashville, 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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Banquets Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Steward

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 hours ago

Additional Information Job Number 25072239 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location W Nashville, 300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203 VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Meat/Clerk

  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • moments ago
  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • moments ago

Location: Springfield, US-TN Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent MEAT/CLERK Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's...

Restaurant Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Cook/Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago

When you work at Clarendale at Bellevue Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one...

Line Cook - Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 hours ago

preparation preferred Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen Will need to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils A team player with good communication skills Patient with an ability...

Cook

  • Ashland City, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Ashland City, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 hours ago

Be able to handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation....

Steward at Curio by Hilton

  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Fundamentals Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience is helpful. Benefits: We offer competitive wages....

Hiring Event - Deli Clerk

  • La Vergne, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • La Vergne, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours 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...

Meat Clerk Part Time

  • La Vergne, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • La Vergne, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 17 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Grill Cook

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 19 hours ago

Location Name: HCA HEALTHCARE HEALTH PARK MOB, BRENTWOOD - 60000006 Location ID: 60000006 Grill Cook Location: HCA HEALTHCARE HEALTH PARK MOB, BRENTWOOD - 60000006 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays -...

Fine Dining Cook - Bob's Steak & Chop House

  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 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...

Steward

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Fundamentals Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience is helpful. Benefits: We offer competitive wages....

Raw Bar/Lead Line Cook/Jr Sous

  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Must be familiar with all phases of food preparation, specifically maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the raw bar area and proper storage and organization of the seafood items....

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, 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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