Kitchen Staff Jobs in Houston, 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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Sous Chef Privet Avation

  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago

Sous Chef Privet Avation Houston, TX Description Abby's Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experience since opening in 1980. Our customers are high profile...

Cocinero de linea - Line cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Are you passionate about great food? Tasty Munch, a popular breakfast and lunch spot known for our fresh, high-quality meals, is looking for dedicated team members to join us (Unete a nuestro...

Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $12 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. We...

Cook 5.5 hours per day

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: AA, BA, Food Service Safety certification Experience: 2 years or more experience in quantity cooking and food preparation and one year...

Food Service Worker - Woodsedge - PT

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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 opportunities to our nearly...

Steward (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards....

Dishwasher

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $12.00 - $16.00 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Prep Cook

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $13.00 - $17.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Line Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $14.50 - $20.50 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Cook Location: KIPP East End Kitchen - 80883001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment...

Dishwasher

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Dishwasher **Location:** HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER - 77574003 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Cook Location: KIPP Journey Kithchen - 80883001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment...

Cook

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day 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....

Cook, Banquet Kitchen

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day 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....

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Texas, Sugar Land 2303 Town Center Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build careers...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Houston, TX 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 Houston, 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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