Kitchen Staff Jobs in Elgin, TX

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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Relief Cook

  • Round Rock, TX (23 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (23 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

Advanced Cook, Austin Bergstrom Airport

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is searching for a full-time Cook to join our team at Austin Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients...

Executive Chef

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

In this role, youll oversee all kitchen operations, execute menus and recipes, manage food inventory and costs, train and mentor kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently...

Lead Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food service. Maintain a clean and organized workspace for efficient food preparation and presentation....

Banquet Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Situated in Downtown’s 2nd Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and wellbeing. With an emphasis on collaboration, Austin Proper features both...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 23 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...

Dishwasher

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN - 11392001 Location ID: 11392001 Dishwasher Location: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN - 11392001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Line Cook / Prep Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Upshift is looking for a Line Cooks / Prep Cooks for flexible shifts. Pick when and where you want to work. Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want. For all experience...

Prep Cook, Austin Bergstrom Airport

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time and part-time Prep Cooks to join our team at Austin Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas. If you are ready to coordinate multiple orders on...

Dishwasher, Austin Bergstrom Airport

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time and part-time Dishwashers to join our team at Austin Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas. When you use your knowledge of kitchen operations...

Dishwasher

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine. Runs glasses through dish machine twice. Understands OSHA regulations....

Advanced Cook

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is searching for a full-time Cook to join our team at Austin Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients...

Food Service Assistant

  • Manor, TX (10 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manor, TX (10 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Primary Purpose: Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices....

Upscale Sous Chef

  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (24 miles from Elgin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Classic American Restaurant serving steakhouse classics. Come Join our team! Sous Chef Qualifications: Experience in Fast-Paced, High-Volume Upscale Restaurants (min 3 years) Maintain a...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Elgin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Elgin, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Elgin, TX
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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