Kitchen Staff Jobs in Katy, 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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Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • Katy, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 2 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 (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 hours 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...

Dishwasher

  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 hours 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 15 hours 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 (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 15 hours 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 (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, 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 (9 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, TX (9 miles from Katy, 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 (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, 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 (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, 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 (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, 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 (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, 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...

Kitchen Helper and Chef for Asian Restaurant

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

Kitchen Helper and Chef for Asian Restaurant (Houston,Tx) Asian Restaurant Jones Rd compensation: 9$ to Up employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Kitchen Helper and Chef We are...

Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • Richmond, TX (11 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, TX (11 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay: $12 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Cook, Full-Time (Days)

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

Accurately completes cold and hot food preparation, as assigned. Tastes food for palatability prior to each meal service to ensure highest quality....

Dishwasher

  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (15 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

What does a dishwasher at Sagora do Wash dishes and utensils ensuring highest standards of cleanlinessMonitor the temperature of the dishwashing machine on a daily basis to ensure that the machine is...

Demographic Data for Katy, TX

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Katy, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Katy, 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 Katy, 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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